Marukura Domestic Dried White Rice Koji is handmade dried koji made using only white rice from Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures.
It is slowly dried with warm air to avoid damaging the koji mold.
Perfect for making amazake, miso, shio koji, and more.
*For customers referring to recipes using fresh koji, please place 500g of dried koji and 200cc of 40-50°C hot water in a container, close the lid, and keep warm for about 30 minutes.
Please be careful not to exceed 60°C during this time (the mold will weaken).
Also, be aware that if the temperature is too low, the center may not soften due to osmotic pressure.
◆Basic Knowledge About Dried Koji
Some of you may not know what dried koji is.
For those of you, we will introduce basic knowledge about dried koji.
◆What is Dried Koji?
Dried koji is koji that has been dried by removing moisture.
Koji is broadly divided into dried koji and fresh koji. Fresh koji is susceptible to contamination by miscellaneous bacteria and tends to deteriorate in quality due to self-fermentation. Therefore, it has the disadvantage of being difficult to store. Dried koji was developed to overcome this drawback.
Dried koji is resistant to miscellaneous bacteria that adversely affect fermentation and can suppress self-fermentation. Also, dried koji, simply by being dried, has almost no difference in taste from fresh koji. With such advantages, dried koji has gained popularity and is now used in many households. In recent years, the number of restaurants using dried koji has also been increasing, further boosting its attention.
◆How to Store Dried Koji
When storing dried koji, avoid places with high temperature and humidity. Storing in a place with high temperature and humidity may alter the taste and quality of the koji. Please store in a cool place (dark place or refrigerator), avoiding direct sunlight. Since it is dried, it easily absorbs moisture, so be sure to use a sealed container for storage. By following these precautions when storing, you can fully enjoy dried koji without altering its taste and quality.
The above is basic knowledge about dried koji.
We sell dried koji online. All of our dried koji is domestically produced. Koji, a raw material for traditional Japanese foods and seasonings, contains various nutrients, making it a recommended ingredient for those conscious of health and beauty. If you are looking for delicious dried koji, please purchase the dried koji sold by our company.
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