What Is Koji Sauce

Soy sauce koji is milder in taste and richer in umami when compared to regular soy sauce. It is a natural umami enhancer and tenderizer and can be used as a seasoning, dressing, sauce, marinade, or dip. It can be refrigerated up to 3 months.

What does koji taste like?

What does koji taste like? In its simple form, koji smells sweet and yeasty with hints of chestnut and citrus.

Is soy sauce made with koji?

Shoyu (Soy sauce) is made from “soybeans”, “wheat”, “koji bacteria” and salted water. Both steamed/cooked soybeans and roasted wheat are mixed with Koji bacteria in the special Koji room called Koji muro (麹室). … With this prepared Koji + Salt + Water + fermentation period = Your Soy sauce!!