Barley Koji 840 g (Inoue Main Store special domestic dried barley koji 100%)

What is Barley Koji 840 g (Inoue Main Store special domestic dried barley koji 100%)

The dried type of barley koji made from 100% Japan domestically produced barley. By drying regular koji, this product is a dry type koji that can be stored for a long time (1 year).

Inoue Main Shop is a long-established miso and soy sauce manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, Japan that has professionally created the materials and manufacturing method for this product.

* This dried barley koji is a handmade product. Since mass production is not possible, therefore the stock is limited. Please note properly that we may limit your order number. The product also may not available at the time if the status is "sold out" ". Thank you for your understanding in advance."

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The Difference Between Dried Koji And Regular Koji

Koji is a fermented product made out of rice/barley that has been sprinkled with koji starter and fermented for a certain amount of time. in order to last for a long time, koji can be dehydrated. Dehydrated koji is called Dried Koji. This dried barley koji is made by drying raw koji using domestically produced barley, enabling long-term storage without losing its quality.

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How To Rehydrate Dried Koji

Things to Prepare

● Dried Koji
● Big Tray

How to Rehydrate

1. Spread the dried koji on the tray: press the dried koji with your fingers while the dried koji is still on the bag to separate the grains. Then spread them out on a large tray.
2. Use water to rehydrate: one bag of dried rice koji (860gr) requires about 200ml of lukewarm water. If you're using dried wheat/barley koji, use 330ml of lukewarm water.
3. Mix them well: to make sure the water is absorbed naturally, stir the mixture 15-20minutes after the water is added.
4. Finish: Rehydrate your dried koji in lukewarm water for about 1 hour and it is ready to use.

Important!
Use lukewarm water to rehydrate your dried koji. Do not use hot boiling water.
After you rehydrate your koji, please use them on the same day.
Use dried koji as soon as possible after opening

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Message From Manufacturer ~ Inoue Shop

Inoue shop is established during the closing of the Edo period. We move to Nara Prefecture (our current location), bought an old ice factory building, and build this company. In the quaint brick building, tasty soy sauce and miso are manufactured. We also specialized in Koji making. Please use our dried koji to cook salt koji, miso, amazake, or any delicious food in your home.

Special Features of Inoue Dried Koji

● Because it is dehydrated, it can last for a very long time
● Made using domestic barley
● No additives

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Dried Koji (Rice Koji) 1kg (860gr) Product of Inoue Dried Koji Shop

Inoue dried rice koji made from 100% local Japanese rice, carefully made by hands. By drying regular koji, this product is a dry type koji that can be stored for a long time. Suitable for making salt koji, miso, and amazake at home.

Price: $ 13.32
Netto: 860g

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