How to Make Umami Burgers

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Boil port until reduced to a syrup.

Grind the bonito flakes, crumbled kombu and dried shiitakes.

Very gently form ground meat into patties, packing only enough to hold them together.

Add patties to a super hot flat cast-iron griddle.

Top with the Stilton.

Top the last flipped burger on the griddle with Stilton.

Sprinkle the burgers on a plate with umami dust.

Drizzle burgers on the buns with port syrup.