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Eggs, Fermented Foods, Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

Keto Sushi (No Rice!)

You want to eat sushi, but you don’t want the carbs. No problem. Here is a great recipe for you. […]

Fermented Foods, Recipes

Kefir Cheese

Kefir cheese can be used in place of cream cheese and sour cream, and it has the added benefit of

Beef, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Meats, Recipes, Shio Koji

Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Using Shio Koji

Japanese meat and potato stew (“nikujaga” (肉じゃが) in Japanese) is one of my ultimate comfort foods. There is something about

JAPANESE PORK BELLY MILLE-FEUILLE POT USING SHIO KOJI

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes, Shio Koji

Pork Belly Mille-Feuille Nabe (Pot) Using Shio Koji

This is one of my favorite dishes because it uses simple ingredients, is easy to prepare, and is crazily delicious! It’s visually fantastic too.

Fermented Foods, Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji

Shio-Koji-Marinated Sashimi (Raw Fish/Seafood)

Dressing up sashimi with shio koji is my favorite way of eating sashimi. Shio koji turns any ordinary fish/seafood into a rich, velvety one.

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Salads/Dressings, Shio Koji

Caprese Salad Using Shio Koji

I’m going to show you my favorite way of making Caprese salad. The secret of this recipe is that I

Chicken, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Recipes, Shio Koji, Soups

Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup Using Shio Koji

This Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out—simple, nourishing,

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji, Tofu

Shio-Koji-Marinated Tofu

You might be surprised to hear this, but yes—you can marinate tofu in shio koji! The result is something wonderfully

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Salads/Dressings, Shio Koji

Yogurt Salad Dressing Using Shio Koji

I’m going to show you how to make delicious salad dressing using yogurt and shio koji. It’s rich and creamy

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji, Sweets, Tofu

Tofu and Yogurt Ice Cream Using Shio Koji

This Tofu and Yogurt Ice Cream made with shio koji is a surprisingly delicious treat that’s light, gut-friendly, and full

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji, Soups

Mushroom Soup Using Shio Koji

This thick, hearty mushroom soup is one of my partner’s absolute favorites—and once you taste it, you’ll understand why. It’s

Chicken, Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Recipes, Shio Koji

Stir-Fried Chicken and Veggies Using Shio Koji

Sure, stir-fried chicken and veggies might sound like a basic dish—but this version has a few clever twists to make

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Soups

Miso Soup

Miso soup—miso shiru as we say in Japanese—is a staple in my kitchen, and this is the quick and easy

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji

Japanese Leafy Green With Shio Koji (Aemono)

This quick and refreshing leafy green side dish is a type of Japanese aemono, where vegetables are simply dressed to

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji

Japanese Stir Fried Udon Noodles (Yaki Udon) Using Shio Koji

Yaki udon—Japanese stir-fried udon noodles—is one of those quick, satisfying dishes that’s perfect for busy days and nostalgic nights. “Yaki”

red bean soup with rice cake (mochi) (oshiruko)

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji, Sweets

Red Bean Soup with Mochi (Oshiruko) Using Shio Koji

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of oshiruko—sweet red bean soup with mochi—to soothe the soul on a chilly

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes, Shio Koji, Tofu

Japanese Tofu Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) Using Shio Koji

In Japan, we call hamburger steak hambāgu—a beloved comfort dish that’s juicy, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. In this version, we’re

Eggs, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji

Japanese Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki) Using Shio Koji

Tamagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelet, is a staple in bento boxes and a comforting side dish that also pairs wonderfully

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Salads/Dressings, Shio Koji

Shio Koji Salad Dressing

This simple shio koji salad dressing is my go-to—I make it often when I toss together a salad at home.

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes, Shio Koji

Spare Ribs Using Shio Koji

If you’ve never cooked with shio koji before, these spare ribs are the perfect place to start. This dish is

Fermented Foods, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji, Soups

Vegetable Soup Using Shio Koji

This vegetable soup isn’t just cozy and delicious—it also highlights the magic of shio koji. Lately, with the heat and

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji

How to Make Shio Koji

If you’ve never made shio koji at home, you’re in for a treat. This Japanese seasoning is a fantastic alternative

Articles/Podcasts, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Shio Koji

What Is Shio Koji?

This article covers everything there is to know about shio koji, a wonderful Japanese seasoning that I love. So let’s