Reduced Salt Shio-Koji - koji

Method

• Add boiling water and salt to a rice cooker, and cool to 60C.
• Add the koji while breaking it up, and mix.
• Turn on the warming function, cover with a cloth, and let warm for 5 to 6 hours.
• Stir the mixture every hour.
• Once the koji has softened, cool in room temperature.
• Place in a container that has been sterilized by boiling, and store in the refrigerator.
• Some rice cookers don't allow for warming while the lid is still open.
• Please be sure to check beforehand.