Directions
Put salt in the container.
Pour the water in the container. Then using a spoon, mix until salt is dissolved.
Add the Rice Koji to the water and salt mixture. Then mix them well. Extra water will be absorbed during the making process.
Close the lid lightly.
Leave at room temperature. Mix it once everyday.
In the summer, it will be ready about a week. In the winter, it will be ready about two weeks.
As a guide, it will be completed when it becomes thick and the koji is very soft and almost melting. * After the completion, store in the refrigerator and use up within 3 months.
Recipe Note
Marinade: Use 10% of the material weight you are marinating, e.g. 3 tablespoons of Shio Koji per 1 pound of meat, fish etc. Marinate for a half day to a couple days in the refrigerator.
Salt alternative: Use Shio Koji as a flavor enhancing salt alternative for cooking, baking and in dressings. Use 2 teaspoons of Shio Koji for 1 teaspoon of salt.
Pickles: (Tukemono): Put veggies and Shio Koji in a ziplock bag, removing the air when you close it. Lightly massage and leave for a hour in the fridge.