ginger, miso, yuzu kosho, and sriracha are just a few fantastic examples. And if you haven’t heard ofshio koji, allow me to introduce you to this seasoning today. You can use it to pull off an incredibly tender and tastyShio Koji Chicken(塩麹チキン) with just 4 ingredients!
How to use shio koji Due to its fermenting qualities, shio koji makes an excellent marinade. It breaks down the enzymes in meat helping to tenderise it – try marinating chicken in it for a day for fried chicken or on tougher cuts of steak or pork for a softer flavour. When used to ...
This juicy Chicken Karaage or Japanese fried chicken is seasoned with a shio koji marinade that enhances the meat‘s delicate umami flavor.
Instead of seasoning with salt (sprinkling salt), use shio koji to replace salt. You can use to marinade (just shio koji alone brings umami!!), drop a teaspoon of shio koji in soup (instead of salt), etc etc… just think of it as salt. 0 Reply Karen 8 years ago What a ...