Fermentation Exploring Time and Taste: A Nukazuke Cucumber Experiment
As someone who’s become quite attached to the daily rhythm of maintaining a nukadoko (fermented rice bran bed), I recent...
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Fermentation 
Fermentation How to Make Miso Soup (The Ridiculously Basic but Deeply Respectful Guide)
Let’s be honest—miso soup seems like it should be obvious.And yet… when you stand in your kitchen with miso paste, tofu,...
Fermentation How to Eat Natto (Yes, We’re Getting Ridiculously Basic)
Let’s face it—natto can be intimidating.It’s sticky. It’s smelly. It’s weird. And if you’ve never eaten it before, you m...
Japanese tradition Mastering Homemade Shio Koji: A 5-Day Fermentation Diary from My Kitchen
Shio koji has been a staple in my kitchen for quite some time. As someone who regularly prepares fermented foods, I’ve m...
Japanese tradition Let’s Make Shio Koji! A Simple Guide to Japan’s Magical Fermented Seasoning
Shio koji (塩麹) is a beloved seasoning in Japan, known for its mild saltiness, natural sweetness, and deep umami. While i...
Fermentation What Is Natto? Japan’s Slimy, Smelly, Superfood
If you’ve ever visited a Japanese breakfast table, you might have seen (or smelled) a sticky, stringy bowl of fermented ...