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Tonjiru is the ultimate Japanese winter comfort food. This isn't just ordinary miso soup—it's a hearty meal packed with root vegetables and pork. My special version adds a "Koji Twist" using Sake Lees (Sake Kasu), Ginger, and Garlic to warm you from the core and boost your immunity. Discover the secret to a soup that heals your gut and feeds your soul.

15-minute gut-friendly steamed bowl with bok choy, pork, shrimp, shiitake, and ponzu sweet koji sauce. Easy Japanese recipe using healthy steaming.

This juicy, ultra-umami pork belly is marinated in soy sauce koji and fresh ginger, then steamed for a lighter, more gut-friendly take on a comfort classic. Wrap each bite in tender steamed cabbage for a refreshing balance — indulgent and nourishing!

This nourishing Japanese-style steamed chicken dish is marinated in soy sauce koji and garlic, then steamed with three kinds of mushrooms for the ultimate umami experience. Choose “Jidori (地鶏)” chicken which is a premium category of free-range, heritage-breed chicken from Japan, celebrated for its superior flavor, texture, and quality.

A light, savory, and gut-friendly take on Japan’s classic omelet — made with Ama-Koji (sweet koji) and Shio-Koji for natural sweetness and umami.

This simple, probiotic-rich side dish combines Ama-Koji, soy sauce koji, and freshly ground sesame seeds for a perfect balance of sweetness, umami, and nuttiness.

This cozy fall dish features salmon fillet topped with a probiotic-rich miso koji sauce, steamed with pumpkin, sweet potato, and mushrooms. It’s a nourishing, gut-friendly meal inspired by traditional Japanese cooking methods — gentle on digestion and packed with flavor.

Store-bought croutons often come with additives, low-quality oils, and bread you wouldn’t choose yourself. With this recipe, you’ll transform slightly old sourdough bread into crispy, healthy croutons in just 25 minutes!

Whisked matcha, creamy soy milk, and sweet ama koji come together in this gut-friendly matcha soy cappuccino. A soothing Japanese-inspired drink with antioxidants, plant protein, and digestive enzymes.

Start your day with a simple, nourishing, and gut-friendly twist on a classic. Amazake gives overnight oats natural sweetness, probiotics, and enzymes, making this recipe both delicious and functional.

Start your morning with this Koji Amazake Chia Seed Pudding—a gut-friendly, protein-packed, and vegan breakfast that takes just 1 minute to prep!

I’m sharing how to make a light and umami-packed salmon dish using just 3 main ingredients: shio-koji, shiso leaves, and lemon. This oil-free, gluten-free, and gut-friendly recipe is perfect for clean eating, dieting, or anyone wanting a nourishing Japanese meal. ✅ Gut Health Benefits 🐟 Omega-3-rich salmon 🌿 Anti-inflammatory shiso 🍋 Digestive-boosting lemon 🍚 Enzyme-rich shio-koji

This gut-friendly, gluten free Japanese dessert is naturally sweetened with amazake, a fermented rice drink packed with probiotics and enzymes. Freshly boiled shiratama (chewy rice dumplings) make it satisfying yet light. Add vanilla ice cream for an indulgent twist, or serve warm without ice cream for winter comfort.

This refreshing salad is loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, minerals, and probiotics — all in one bowl! The homemade salt-koji mayo sesame dressing adds rich umami, enzymes, and gut-friendly bacteria.

This hearty Japanese-style salad combines oven-baked salt-koji marinated salmon with a creamy miso-koji mayo dressing, quinoa, and fresh vegetables. A nutrient-rich, gut-friendly recipe that’s as delicious as it is nourishing.

Miso Soup is a Japanese staple and superfood. You can customize miso soup with your favorite dashi, miso and vegetables! In this blog, we introduce five different types of miso soup Japanese people drink almost everyday!

Dashi is the soul of Japanese cooking—light, umami-rich, and deeply nourishing. From classic kelp & bonito stock to vegan kombu-shiitake broth, learn how to make authentic Japanese dashi at home, plus why high-quality dashi packs are better than instant powders.

Still using store-bought mayo? Try this easy homemade version made with just 4 ingredients: egg, oil, white wine vinegar, and shio koji—a Japanese fermented seasoning full of natural umami and gut-friendly enzymes. ✨ This recipe is preservative-free, clean, and full of flavor. ⏱ Ready in just 10 minutes!

Discover how to make a juicy, gut-friendly whole smoked chicken marinated in Salt Koji & herbs. Packed with umami, high protein, and fiber-rich veggies, this versatile recipe is perfect for BBQ, smoker, or oven.

In this recipe, we recreate the beloved Japanese dish Nikujaga using only fermented seasonings: soy sauce koji, amazake, and sake. No added sugar, no broth—just pure umami from vegetables and shiitake.