Osawa's Hishio Koji is made from 100% domestically sourced ingredients.

It allows you to easily make traditional Japanese fermented seasoning "Hishio Miso," which is considered the origin of miso and soy sauce.

- Simply mix soy sauce and water and ferment.
- Ready in approximately 2 weeks.
- One package yields about 840g of Hishio Miso.
- Can be served with rice and vegetables, or used as a pickling base.

◆ Cooking Methods and Usage Instructions

＜Ingredients＞ (Yield: approximately 840g)
- 1 bag of Hishio Koji (300g)
- 360ml soy sauce
- 180ml water

＜Materials Needed＞
- A storage container (preferably 1.2L or larger)
- A mixing stick

＜Preparation Steps＞

1. Disinfect the storage container and mixing stick with alcohol (shochu) or similar. (Boiling water sterilization is also acceptable if using heat-resistant containers.)
2. In a clean container, combine 360ml soy sauce and 180ml water with the entire contents of one bag (300g) of Hishio Koji. Mix thoroughly from the bottom to ensure even blending, then seal tightly. (If a lid is not available, cover with a cloth.)
3. Store at room temperature and stir well once daily with a clean mixing stick.

It will be ready in about two weeks.

≪ Tips for Success ≫

- The optimal temperature for fermentation is around 30°C. During summer, it takes about 10 days.
- During colder seasons, place in a sunny or warm spot.
- Once the desired flavor is achieved, store in the refrigerator.
- Using usukuchi soy sauce will produce a lighter color.

◆ Let's Make Traditional Japanese Seasoning "Hishio Miso" with "Osawa's Hishio Koji"

Hishio (醤) is said to be the origin of familiar Japanese seasonings such as miso and soy sauce.

By using "Osawa's Hishio Koji," you can easily make the traditional Japanese fermented seasoning, Hishio Miso.

"Osawa's Hishio Koji" is made from 100% domestically produced barley and whole soybeans.

The soybeans used are the sweet-tasting Toyosamari variety from Hokkaido.

Add soy sauce and water to the Hishio Koji, stir once a day, and it will be ready in about two weeks; in summer, approximately 10 days.

Please try making this flavorful Hishio Miso.
Since the color and taste vary depending on the soy sauce used, find your preferred flavor.

◆ Enjoy Versatile Ways to Use It!

Hishio Miso, fermented with fragrant soy sauce and enriched with the umami and sweetness of barley and soybeans, can be enjoyed as-is with seasonal vegetables, tofu, or rice.
It is also excellent for stir-fries, simmered dishes, or as a seasoning for pasta.
Highly recommended for enhancing the flavor and richness of your cooking.

Try replacing your usual soy sauce with it in everyday dishes.
Easily elevate the taste of your meals.

＜Osawa Japan＞

Osawa Japan inherits the name of George Osawa, the overseas nickname of Jyoji Sakurazawa.

Since its founding in 1945, it has been a core distributor of macrobiotic foods, selling products that meet the highest quality standards to natural food stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, cooking classes, and mail-order businesses nationwide.

＜What is Macrobiotics?＞

If you are hearing this term for the first time, it might seem complicated… but macrobiotics is actually very simple.

The word is composed of three parts:

- "Macro" means large or long, as you know.
- "Bio" refers to life; it shares the same root as biology.
- "Tic" indicates a technique or study.

Putting these together, it means "a theory and method for living long and fully."
To achieve this, it is necessary to view life from a broad perspective.

If you or someone you love is currently experiencing physical or mental issues, first try to adopt a wide perspective and consider the factors causing these problems.

That is the starting point of macrobiotics.

■ Product Name: Hishio Hishio Koji Hishio no Koji Osawa's Hishio Koji Domestic Macrobiotic Hishio Koji Koji Soy Sauce Koji Hishio Miso Soy Miso

■ Content: 300g

■ Ingredients: Barley (Okayama), Whole soybeans (Hokkaido)

■ Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Energy: 373 kcal
- Protein: 19.8g
- Fat: 7.6g
- Carbohydrates: 56.4g
- Salt equivalent: 0g

■ Allergen: Soybeans

■ Manufacturer/Distributor: Osawa Japan Co., Ltd.

■ Best Before: 6 months from manufacturing date, stored in a cool, dark place

■ Storage: Seal tightly and keep refrigerated

■ Category: Food

■ Country of Origin: Japan

【Disclaimer】

- The listed expiration date is based on the manufacturing date. Please inquire for actual expiry details.
- Since inventory is shared with our website, stock shortages, backorders, or cancellations may occur depending on timing.
- Due to product renewal, packaging or contents may differ slightly from what is delivered.
- Mail-order shipments are delivered to your mailbox. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (under 3cm), packaging is simplified.
- We are not responsible for external damage to the packaging.

Product Number: ohsa-hisio