A simple recipe for tender steamed chicken made with homemade shio koji and a light ginger-scallion sauce. A gentle, flavorful way to bring fermented seasoning into everyday meals.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cups water Ice cubes Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. In a medium saucepan, bring the rosemary leaves, honey, and water to a boil over medium-high heat. 2. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes until the rosemary is fragrant and the honey has dissolved. 3. Now, Remove your pan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. 4. Strain the

Basil Lemon drink Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup honey 4 cups water Ice cubes Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. In a blender, combine the basil leaves, lemon juice, honey, and 1 cup of water. 2. Blend the mixture until the basil leaves are finely chopped and everything is well combined. 3. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all

Yogurt koji is a simple fermented food you can make at home using a yogurt maker. It combines the benefits of koji fermentation with lactic acid bacteria from yogurt, supporting gut health and digestion. Ingredients 100g dried rice koji 200ml milk (any type, preferably whole milk) 2 tbsp plain yogurt (with live cultures) Instructions Place all ingredients in a clean, sterilized container. Mix well until the koji is evenly distributed. Set in a yogurt maker at 55–60°C. Fermen

If you're tired of grilled fish, why not try a "Saba Burger"? Simply blend the mackerel, shape it into patties, and fry them in a small amount of oil. It’s that easy! This is a fantastic way to get children who are hesitant to eat fish to enjoy it. Making it is so enjoyable that I forgot to take step-by-step photos, but it’s truly simple. Later in the article, I also explain why Saba Burger is such a great option and delve into the benefits of DHA and EPA found in mackerel. D