Koji Basics

 What you need to get started*

Koji spores - Rice Essence Labs koji Kin 100g 

Kitchen Scale 

Growing Chamber

1. Insulated Bin (hardware store/supermarket etc)

2. Heat (waterproof heat mat)

3. Moisture / Oxygen (aquarium air pump)

4. Thermostat (heat mat thermostat)

5. Hygrometer (bluetooth humidity sensor)

6. Clean linen (tenugui) 

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Almond Miso Recipe

Ingredients

1300g Active, Cultivated Koji

1000g Almond Flour 

130g Salt

275g Water

1. Grow your koji 

2. Combine koji with almond flour and water

3. Add salt

4. Place mix in vessel

5. Age for 6-9 weeks