When you first use Shio Koji, pickling vegetable is one of the easiest dishes and you can experience the deliciousness of Shio Koji.
Pickling radishes is so simple that it’s suitable for beginners of Shio Koji. You can also pickle cucumbers, eggplants or cabbages.
Ingredients for Pickled Radishes with Shio Koji
- radishes
- 1-2 tablespoon of Shio Koji
How to make Pickled Radishes with Shio Koji
- Wash the radishes, and cut it into pieces if they are too big.
- Put the radishes and Shio Koji in a bowl, and rub them.
- Leave them for at least 6 hours in the fridge.
What is Shio Koji?
Shio Koji (塩こうじ/塩麹/塩糀) is a Japanese fermented ingredient. It’s made of salt, water and Rice Koji (米こうじ/米糀/米麹). It is called a “magical seasoning” useful for any purpose. We can use it to marinate or tenderize.