Ohsawa's Dried Nukazuke (Fermentation Starter) uses rice bran from specially cultivated rice.
Enjoy authentic Nukazuke at home.
◆ Mix water and salt, then add to the fermentation bed (nukadoko).
◆ You can start enjoying Nukazuke about a week after creating the nukadoko.
◆ Contains one dried chili pepper.
◆ No chemical seasonings used.
◆ Why not start a Nukazuke lifestyle?
Did you have a large barrel of nukadoko at your grandmother’s house?
I have memories of the fun of reaching into the bottom of the large barrel, stirring, and digging out pickles as a child.
Nukadoko was once a common feature in many households, but due to concerns about smell and the hassle of maintenance, the number of households with nukadoko decreased for a time.
However, recently, with the fermentation food boom and increased health consciousness, more households seem to be creating their own nukadoko.
By preparing it at home, you can enjoy various variations and control the pickling level freely.
With more time spent at home, why not start a "Nukazuke lifestyle" in search of nostalgic flavors and health benefits?
◆ The best time to start making Nukazuke is from early spring to early summer.
While vegetables suitable for Nukazuke are available in any season, the optimal time to create your first nukadoko is from early spring to early summer when juicy vegetables like cucumbers, eggplants, and celery are in season.
Additionally, at temperatures between 20–25°C, the bacteria in the nukadoko become active, making this period ideal for establishing lactic acid bacteria in the nukadoko.
◆ Ohsawa's Dried Nukazuke Starter
For a long-term relationship with your nukadoko, choose good quality rice bran and salt.
"Ohsawa's Nukazuke Starter" uses rice bran from domestically grown, specially cultivated rice.
It is also roasted in a flat kettle, resulting in a fragrant and delicious pickling.
A single piece of domestically produced chili pepper, which enhances flavor and has insect-repellent effects, is included, allowing you to enjoy making nukadoko easily with just this one packet.
We recommend using traditional sea salt containing minerals.
The rich minerals released from vegetables combined with the salt will enhance the flavor of your nukadoko.
One packet of "Ohsawa's Nukazuke Starter" makes approximately 1.3 kg of nukadoko.
Please prepare a container for fermentation.
◆ About caring for your nukadoko
Q. What if I will be away for a long time or don’t have time to stir daily?
While stirring the nukadoko daily is ideal for maintaining delicious flavor, if you cannot do so every day, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator. For long absences, freezing is also possible.
Q. What if excess moisture appears?
Wipe away the moisture with kitchen paper and add more rice bran to achieve the right consistency.
Since moisture and salt are lost together, add about 7% salt relative to the rice bran.
Q. What if it becomes old and unappetizing?
If it has been fermented too long and becomes difficult to eat as pickles, try using it as ingredients in dishes with a tangy flavor, such as sanratan (hot and sour soup) or sweet and sour pork.
It contains plenty of delicious umami, so enjoy creative recipes without wasting it.
◆ Creative recipe: Enzyme drink with Nukazuke
Nukadoko, as a fermented food, contains many enzymes.
Blend your favorite Nukazuke with fruit and plant-based milk in a blender to make a sugar-free enzyme drink!
◆ How to use
1. Prepare a container about three times the size of the nukadoko bag, and place one bag of rice bran inside.
2. Boil 100g of salt with four cups of water.
3. Once the saltwater cools, pour it into the container with the rice bran and mix well.
4. Add fresh vegetables into the container and start pickling.
＜Ohsawa Japan＞
Ohsawa Japan inherits the name of George Ohsawa, the overseas nickname of Jinzo 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 word for the first time, it might sound 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 see the situation from a wider viewpoint and identify the underlying causes.
That is the starting point of macrobiotics.
■ Product Name: Nukazuke Starter, Nukadoko Lactobacillus, Ohsawa Nukazuke Starter, Dried Fermentation Food, No Chemical Seasonings, Contains Chili Pepper
■ Content: 500g
■ Ingredients: Rice bran, Chili pepper (domestically produced)
■ Nutritional Information (per 100g):- Energy: 435 kcal- Protein: 14.8g- Fat: 21.8g- Carbohydrates: 44.8g- Salt equivalent: 0g
■ Manufacturer or Seller: Ohsawa Japan Co., Ltd.
■ Expiration Date: 10 months
■ Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place
■ Category: Food
■ Country of Manufacture: Japan
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Product Number: ohsa-nukamoto