What is shio koji?
Shio koji · Japanese
Japanese seasoning of koji rice fermented with salt and water, used to marinate and season.
What it tastes like
Salty-sweet and gently savory; as a marinade it tenderizes meat and fish and deepens their flavor.
Where you’ll see it
In marinades for chicken, fish and vegetables, especially on tasting menus and at fermentation-focused restaurants.