Shio Koji

Name: Vermicular
Price range: $$$

Tailored for: Musui–Kamado

Cooking Flow

Cook: 360 min
: [WARM 140°F] 360 min

Ingredients

200 g rice koji (malted rice)
⅓ cup (45 g) kosher salt
1 ⅔ cups (400 ml) water

DIRECTIONS

Separate rice koji into individual grains in the pot. Combine with salt and mix well.
Add water and stir. Cover and ferment at [WARM 140°F] for 360 minutes (6 hours), stirring lightly every hour.

Note

Shio koji has been used in Japan for centuries as an all-purpose seasoning and condiment. Its live enzymes transform starches into sugars, adding sweetness. They also break down proteins, enhancing umami and tenderizing meat and fish.
Use shio koji to marinate meats, make pickles, or as a salt substitute. It may taste salty initially, but it will gradually mellow with fermentation. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 months.

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