Shio koji is a traditional use of koji, the ancient mold that gives us soy sauce, miso, fermented bean paste, and sake. Dan shows us to use it, in dishes like fried chicken and turkey, to transform them into intensely savory, tender treats.
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Thx fot the video Dan. To my Japanese friend , who is a cooking teacher, Koji is her world. Everything is koji koki koji. Now I make my own shio koji and miso. I find is esp nice when you have frozen fish that maybe should have been used a month ago, just thaw it , marinate in shio koji, wait a while , wipe it off and grill bake or broil. Now the fish tastes fresh !! Ditto shrimp, and just about anything. Koji is the King.
I used to live in Cleveland and Larder by far had the best food. Starting the Koji journey today 🙂
How much salt/sugar in that turkey brine?
Mmmm, koji fermented chicken farts @3:40
Looking forward to trying 👍🏾
Dan, you pusher.
Thought that was Robert Downey Jr in the thumbnail
hi Dan, when you fermented the koji you covered it air tight, doesn't fermentation need air? loved your video on kfc, thanks for the info!
Where does dan get his shirts?
I caught koji at a water park bathroom back in the 80's. If only I had known it brings out the umami flavors I could have saved myself a trip to the doctor's.
Thanks for the video! 3:25 How much salt?
I'd be very interested in learning more about using (purchased) koji to make vegan cheeses (from nuts, seeds and tofu). Thanks!
i was trying to catch the guys name that is in cleveland since i live very close to there. Does he have a link to his restaurant?
Fascinating video. Dan is the best.
shio koji is my secret ingredient to fantastic dipping sauces, like ginger scallion.
took a shot every time he said "umami." now i'm dead.
Hi I’ve been wanting to use these Spores for many years. I live in Bulgaria and can’t seem to find anywhere to get them from. I live in a village so it has to be delivered. Do you have any ideas where I can get this at a reasonable price online. Can once you buy the spores can maybe harvest and reused over again. Such as like sourdough starter or kefia grains. As the initial cost will have to be justified.
This entire channel is designed to pay Chris Kimball. He knee limped a career of off people who love public broadcasting. I grew up on pbs.
Love someone who not a hater, he said check out my dawgs ted talk!!!
I love What's Eating Dan. Video is your medium, man. Like seriously I could not stand The Sporkful. But this I love. Same writer, same presenter. The only difference is your friggin face, bro. The world needs more Pashman face time
Does the same thing happen if you just use Miso paste to marinate???
Is Koji also used to make Tempeh?
What's the purpose of pouring 140F water into the koji rice, rather than using room temp? Doesn't the high temperature damage some of the lipase enzymes?
I first heard about koji from Gastropod. They talk in depth about Jeremy’s experiments.
Thanks for your inspiration and I just my first ever Shio Koji. 🙂
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Oh Dano! You're above cooking that garbage!
shio koji + sous vide = tenderest chicken ever
Last time I saw such an empty fridge I was a student….
hey dan, im curious is it possible to use beni koji aka red yeast rice ?
Interesting . I just stumbled on your channel while looking up koji. New fan. Thx 👍
Don't get that aspergillus in your ears, terrible fungus for that location! It will eat them alive.
How annoying it is that the camera is zooming in EVERY time it changes frame onto you. 😀 Not in a bad way, but it's funny.
So koji basically boomer msg
Can you give a link to the koni as I can’t find that particular one on amazon please and Thankyou
The best video that describes the benefits of Shio Koji! Thank you for the
inspiration! I made one for myself too. I would appreciate if you could
give me a feedback🙏✨ https://youtu.be/3R5ngBfbk_I
This is the first time I've ever heard of Koji. Can't believe I've never heard of it before!
I bought some Kiki a while ago but haven’t used it….guess I will be now!
How do I make Koji part of my everyday life!!!
dan is actually very attractive just saying it
The real K F C. I like that
Try it with salmon.
Thank You. I need to learn more.
I wana have a beer with Dan
Dano, you're such a fox and awesome chef! You need to have your own show.
Does it need to be 140 degrees?
Now I’m hungry. Thanks, Dan…