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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.

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.

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.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to make Soy Sauce Koji (Shoyu Koji) in only 8 hours with a fermentor or in 2 weeks without a fermentor. This fermented seasoning adds deep umami and gut-friendly enzymes to any dish.

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.