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When the coronovirus hit, it was winter 2020. In the sake world, rice is already planted...
Lately, amazake (sweet non-alcoholic sake) has been on our minds. It all started on March...
As soon as daylight savings ends, my body tells me: feed me sweet potatoes. They...
If you know me, you know I'm all about abbrevs. Life's too short (L.T.S.) -...
Step-by-step directions to make Kasuzuke Salmon, a Japanese dish of salmon tails marinated in sake kasu, miso, mirin, and shio koji.
Highlights from the Umami Mart class at Preserved in Oakland. Students learned how to make their own shio koji, and to use it in marinades and dressings.
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
A step-by-step recipe on how to make Japanese curry WITHOUT using pre-made, boxed roux.
Making miso is actually very easy. All you need are soybeans, salt, and koji. Here is a step-by-step guide to making miso at home.
