Master the Magic of Koji
Welcome to the Koji Connect Learning Center
Designed to help you create more memorable moments by learning, experimenting, and sharing with the joy of koji.
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 Fermentation Guides
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How to Make Doburoku Sake
Before classic Japanese sake, there was doburoku - an ancient homebrew that laid the groundwork for the boozy national icon. Learn its history, why it works, and how to make...
How to Make Doburoku Sake
Before classic Japanese sake, there was doburoku - an ancient homebrew that laid the groundwork for the boozy national icon. Learn its history, why it works, and how to make...
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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
The modern chef's new secret weapon. Learn how to wield it in your kitchen!
How to Make Shio Koji
The modern chef's new secret weapon. Learn how to wield it in your kitchen!
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
Lemon + pepper + chili + koji = DELICIOUS
Lemon Pepper Koji Hot Sauce
Lemon + pepper + chili + koji = DELICIOUS
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Koji Dashi
Fermented dashi. Need we say more?
Koji Dashi
Fermented dashi. Need we say more?
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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」
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