Welcome to Koji Connect
A place to help you create more memorable moments by learning, experimenting, and sharing with the joy of koji.
In a culinary world aimed toward creativity, community, and sustainability - koji is one of the most compelling means.
[Koji] has this extraordinary ability to convert food in ways that I can only describe as magical.
「『おいしい！』という一言で人と人がつながることができる。地域の文化・コミュニティを育み、継続、発展できます」
Continue your fermentation journey with:
RECIPES
Start experimenting with easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipe guides.
LITERATURE
Learn more with authoritative references for technique, history, and inspiration.
TOOLS
Get the essential equipment to begin your fermentation journey.
Featured Guides
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How to Make Mirin
Mirin is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're a professional chef, curious home cook, or cutting-edge bartender, a homemade mirin has a place in any kitchen.
How to Make Mirin
Mirin is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you're a professional chef, curious home cook, or cutting-edge bartender, a homemade mirin has a place in any kitchen.
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How to Make Miso
Your umami journey awaits you. Learn what miso is, where it's from, how to make it and how to use it.
How to Make Miso
Your umami journey awaits you. Learn what miso is, where it's from, how to make it and how to use it.
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How to Make Shio Koji
Learn how to make and use shio koji: the modern chef's new secret weapon.
How to Make Shio Koji
Learn how to make and use shio koji: the modern chef's new secret weapon.
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How to Make Amazake
Amazake - quick, simple and steeped with history.
How to Make Amazake
Amazake - quick, simple and steeped with history.
Featured Recipes
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Blackened Apple Amazake Pie
Traditional craft + modern innovation = a subtly sweet and nuanced treat.
Blackened Apple Amazake Pie
Traditional craft + modern innovation = a subtly sweet and nuanced treat.
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Pumpkin Amazake
A seasonal staple founded on traditional Japanese craft.
Pumpkin Amazake
A seasonal staple founded on traditional Japanese craft.
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Lemon Pepper Koji Hot Sauce
The viral koji demon sauce - now YOU can make it!Koji's enzymes breakdown capsaicin, leading to a ferment that allows the flavor of the pepper to shine while cutting out most of the...
Lemon Pepper Koji Hot Sauce
The viral koji demon sauce - now YOU can make it!Koji's enzymes breakdown capsaicin, leading to a ferment that allows the flavor of the pepper to shine while cutting out most of the...
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Koji Dashi
Fermented dashi. Need we say more?
Koji Dashi
Fermented dashi. Need we say more?
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Connect with the Community
Share your creations, ask for advice and trade ideas with other fermenters!