"Make Your Cooking Magical " - Koji Expert Jeremy Umansky Demystifies the Fermentation Process

Koji fermentation transforms simple ingredients into umami-packed wonders. What appears as “moldy” blobs will cast delicious spells on the food in the kitchen. Try it! Adding the mystical ingredient of koji to your favorite recipes will simply “bewitch those dinner dishes with an October twist. Tune in to hear Jeremy Umansky’s expertise as he evokes some spooky, enchanting vibes about those “mushroom looking” spores that result in gourmet dishes that can be prepared in your own kitchen. A number of products containing koji may be already in your pantry or fridge. The book, Koji Alchemy, is devoted to processes, concepts, and recipes for fermenting and culturing foods with koji, the microbe behind the delicious, umami flavors of Japanese cuisine. and is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other bookstores around the country.Visit the Gloria Goodtaste website for full free copies of the recipes highlighted in this podcast with pictures and additional info to further enjoy this episode.  Go to: https://www.gloriagoodtaste.com