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4 salt-koji pickled Kabu variations — easy, crunchy, gut-friendly Japanese pickles using seasonal turnips and probiotics for daily wellness.

This easy and delicious Japanese-style salt-koji salmon salad is packed with omega-3s, probiotics, and prebiotic fiber — the ultimate cho-katsu (gut health) recipe! Just marinate, roast, and toss with fresh veggies for a satisfying and nourishing meal.

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.

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 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.

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.

This gut-friendly recipe combines four types of mushrooms, napa cabbage, and tender sliced pork, all gently steamed to preserve nutrients and flavor. Paired with a fermented sesame dressing (made with salt koji, soy sauce koji, and ama koji), it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, and natural probiotics.

Turn a simple cod fillet into a gut-friendly gourmet meal with this Salt Koji & Herb Marinated Cod Salad! Affordable cod is transformed with a fermented koji marinade, pan-grilled, and served over fresh greens with a probiotic-rich dressing. Perfect for gut health, digestion, and everyday “cho-katsu” lifestyle.

Discover how to make Salt-Koji Pickles (Tsukemono)—a simple, gut-friendly recipe that’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with flavor. Using just a few fresh vegetables and the magic of shio-koji (fermented rice seasoning), you can create refreshing, probiotic-rich pickles at home.

This refreshing and nutrient-packed Farm Salad is tossed in a tangy-sweet Salt Koji Dressing that’s bursting with umami. Perfect for summer lunches, meal prep, or a healthy side dish, it’s loaded with fresh vegetables, plant-based protein, and gut-friendly fermented goodness.

Tender, juicy chicken. Sweet seasonal veggies. No gluten, no dairy, no refined sugar – just pure flavor and gut-healing power through the magic of Salt Koji and steaming! This is Japanese-style clean eating at its best.

This blog walks you through the traditional method of making Salt Koji (Shio Koji) with or without a fermentor. With just rice koji, salt, and water, you can create an enzyme-packed seasoning that enhances flavors and promotes gut health.

Fermented Japanese foods like miso, natto, amazake, and shio-koji are rich in probiotics, enzymes, and nutrients that support your gut microbiome. These foods aid digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve immunity naturally. Learn how incorporating traditional fermented seasonings and dishes into your meals can transform your health and help you feel better from the inside out.