Summer BBQ season is all about simple pleasures: nice weather, time outdoors, and the rich, smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables. …
Fermentation & Koji
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Japanese Onion Koji Dressing (Wafu Dressing)
by NorieThe Story Behind My Go-To Wafu Dressing Having worked in numerous Japanese kitchens across both Japan and New York City, I’ve made—and …
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Condiments & SpreadsFermentation & KojiMake-Ahead (Meal Prep)
Easy Homemade Shiokoji Butter (Plus Garlic Herb Variation)
by NorieIf you love rich, complex, cultured butter, learning how to make **shiokoji butter** is about to transform your kitchen. By combining quality …
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Fermentation & KojiJapaneseMake-Ahead (Meal Prep)Sauces / Dressings
Japanese Koji Mayonnaise
by NorieWhenever I find incredible, fresh eggs at the farmers’ market, it immediately inspires me to make homemade mayonnaise. Ever since I started …
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Beauty FoodFermentation & KojiIngredients GuideJapaneseRice Cooker RecipesSauces / Dressings
Ama Koji (Sweet Koji): The Perfect All-Natural Sugar Substitute
by NorieAma Koji (甘麹) is a concentrated form of amazake made by fermenting rice koji with water (and optionally cooked rice). Without a …
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Dairy-freeFermentation & KojiGluten-freeIngredients GuideJapaneseSauces / Dressings
How to Make Homemade Shoyu Koji (Soy Sauce Koji)
by NorieWhat is Shoyu Koji? Soy Sauce + Koji = Ultimate Umami It goes without saying that Shoyu Koji is a powerhouse fermented …
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Dairy-freeFermentation & KojiGluten-freeIngredients GuideJapaneseSauces / Dressings
How to Make Shio Koji (塩麹)
by NorieThis multi-purpose umami bomb brings a mellow, golden sweetness and depth to your cooking. Think of it as a living seasoning that …
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Beauty FoodFermentation & KojiGluten-freeJapaneseQuick & FuelSalad
Koji Chopped Salad with Fermented Carrot Dressing
by NorieWhy This Koji Chopped Salad is the Ultimate Beauty Food There is something deeply satisfying about a perfectly chopped salad. When every …
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Beauty FoodFermentation & KojiHealthyJapaneseMake-Ahead (Meal Prep)Rice Cooker RecipesSauces / Dressings
Fermented Carrot Koji Dressing
by NorieForget thin, watery vinaigrettes. This Fermented Carrot Koji Dressing is what I call an “eating-style” sauce—thick, vibrant, and packed with enough substance …
