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Tag: japanese pickles

Shio Koji

Shio Koji

Mold doesn’t sound very appetizing. But mold is involved in the making of so many foods we enjoy; from baked goods to aged steaks. Mold is a crucial part of the fermenting process-hello wine and cheese! It has also been used for centuries to make read more

Japanese Pickles (tsukemono)

Japanese Pickles (tsukemono)

Tsukemono are Japanese pickled vegetables. They are often served with rice as a condiment or in bars with drinks. (pickles make people thirsty!) All sorts of vegetables can be made into tsukemono, including baby eggplant, cucumbers, or even chayote squash, but one of my favorites read more