{"product_id":"yamasan-kyoto-uji-japanese-semi-dried-shio-rice-koji-live-koji-culture-prebiotic-add-umami-to-your-dishes-easy-fermentation-at-home-no-need-to-rehydrate-gluten-free-soy-free-vegan-250g88oz","title":"YAMASAN KYOTO UJI Japanese Semi-Dried Shio Rice Koji, Live Koji Culture, Prebiotic, Add Umami to Your Dishes, Easy Fermentation at Home, No Need to Rehydrate, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan, 250g(8.8oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct description Bring ‘live’ koji into your everyday cooking. What is Koji Culture? Koji culture is the basis of traditional Japanese fermented foods such as miso and soy sauce, used since ancient times. The enzymes produced by koji culture enhance the umami and sweetness of food, helps support digestion and absorption, and have a prebiotic effect that produces oligosaccharides. This product is made by adding salt to rice koji and producing them to semi-dry which helps to keep the koji culture alive. Experience a richer umami and a positive effect than dried koji or paste. Multipurpose Shio Rice Koji Marinate with meat and more When marinated with meat or fish, it brings out the umami and sweetness. Aim for 10% of the weight of the ingredients and adjust to your taste. Making Fermented Seasoning Add it to paste or pureed vegetables and let it ferment to create your own original fermented sauce. It can also be used to make koji pickles. Add to Soup Adding it to soups and stews will enhance the umami and richness. Just add it and simmer. Making Shio Koji Combine equal amounts of water and salted rice koji in a container. Place it in a pot of 140°F water overnight, then allow it to ferment naturally. Homemade Fermented Food Recipes Using Semi-dry Shio Rice Koji Recipe 1 Lemon Koji Syrup Ingredients (For 3 lemons) 3 lemons, 1.1 times the weight of lemons granulated sugar, 3tbsp salted rice koji 1. Cut the lemon 5mm slices and remove the seeds. 2. Starting from the bottom of the container, alternate layer of sugar, and lemon in that order. 3. When you reach the top half of container, layer the lemon, semi-dried salt koji, and sugar in that order, then leave at room temperature with the lid half open. 4. Stir thoroughly once a day. 5. Around 1 week before enjoying. Umami Dish Recipes Using Semi-dry Shio Rice Koji Recipe 7 Avocado and Shrimp Pasta with Koji Sauce Ingredients (2servings) 100g Pasta, 1tbsp olive oil, 10 shrimp, 1\/2 avocado [A] 1\/2 1tbsp semi-dry salted rice koji, 100ml soy milk, 15g cream cheese 1. Mash half of the avocado and cut the other half into bite-sized pieces. Boil the pasta. 2. Add olive oil to a frying pan and fry the shrimp. 3. Once the shrimp is cooked through, add the avocado and [A] and mix until the cheese is melted. 4. Add the pasta and toss to combine. Yamasan‘s Koji Product Series Semi-Dried Shio Rice Koji Add to Cart Kankoji Add to Cart Dry Miso Powder Add to Cart Malted Rice Miso Add to Cart Shinshu malted rice miso Add to Cart Dry Miso Powder Add to Cart Dry Dashi Miso Powder Add to Cart Customer Reviews 19 355 166 1,976 356 311 47 Price $19 70 $19 30 $16 67 $15 54 $16 34 $16 82 $16 73 Net Weight 250g(8.8oz) 350g(12.3oz) 300g(10.5oz) 300g(10.5oz) 300g(10.5oz) 100g(3.52oz) 100g(3.52oz) Type Rice Grains Paste Paste Paste Paste Powder Powder Color White Off-white Light Brown Golden Yellow Brown Yellow-brown Brown Charactaristic Contains live koji culture All-purpose umami seasoning Authentic Traditional Miso Long-term aiging Natural Brweing Plain\/For sprinkle\/Easy to use Dry Rice Miso Mixed with Dashi Flavor Rich Umami Rich umami and sweetness Rich Umami and a little sweet Rich Umami and aroma Depth and rich aroma Rich Umami and aroma Authentic Miso Soup Taste Vegan ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMASAN KYOTO UJI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45371411431471,"sku":"B0GLXVBYK9","price":43.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3498\/9615\/files\/81sKYRkkQUL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1779201766","url":"https:\/\/www.coziecorners.com\/products\/yamasan-kyoto-uji-japanese-semi-dried-shio-rice-koji-live-koji-culture-prebiotic-add-umami-to-your-dishes-easy-fermentation-at-home-no-need-to-rehydrate-gluten-free-soy-free-vegan-250g88oz","provider":"CozieCorners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}