MSG is a seasoning that we usually use when we cook vegetables and soups. It can be said to be an indispensable companion for delicious dishes. However, eating too much MSG is actually not good for the human body, and may even lead to unhealthy effects. After all, the MSG we buy on the market is not necessarily reliable. So, can we DIY some natural and healthy MSG? In this article, let’s talk about it.

Mushroom powder: Dried shiitake mushrooms (150 grams), wipe off the floating dust on the surface (do not wash with water), break into small pieces by hand, put into a blender and crush into powder, put Store in a sealed bottle.

Usage: Mushroom powder can be put into various soups, and can also be used in the preparation of various stir-fries and pickles to replace MSG. The dosage is about 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams); You can add more when making dumplings, steamed buns, and meat pie fillings, and it tastes very good.

Seaweed powder: Cut the seaweed (about 100 grams) into small pieces with scissors, crush it into powder in a blender, and store it in a sealed bottle. Do not allow water or moisture to enter. Otherwise, it will clump together and become unusable.

Usage: Seaweed powder can be put into various soups and stir-fries. It tastes very delicious. The dosage is about 1 teaspoon (5 grams).

Small fish meal: Remove the internal organs from the dried small whitebait (about 200 grams), put it into a pot, dry it slowly over low heat, and discard the fried impurities. Cool the fried fish naturally until dry, then grind it into powder in a blender and store it in a sealed bottle.

Usage: This MSG can be put into kelp soup, miso soup, seafood soup, etc. to enhance the flavor. The dosage is based on your preference. 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) is for your reference.

These three types of handmade DIY MSG are extracted from purely natural and healthy ingredients. It is not harmful to the body and is much better than the MSG with various artificial additives sold on the market. Netizens may wish to give it a try.