Garlic Shio Koji

Available from Mixed Pantry when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

This Garlic Shio Koji is a game-changer that brings serious umami and garlicky goodness to everything it touches! Made by Yokofuku, a garlic farm from Kagoshima, Japan, this blend combines salted rice koji with garlic paste - one 150g bottle packs two whole garlic bulbs! Use it to marinate meat and fish (30 minutes to half a day does the trick), season stir-fries and pasta, or serve as a condiment. The natural enzymes tenderize proteins while boosting flavor, and since rice koji supports gut hea