Marinate in Koji (Shio-Koji) is one of the best way to receive benefit from Koji. ( I believe )
When I eat this marinated in koji chicken karaage (Tatsuta age) first time,
I was so surprised how soft and yummy it was.
What you need to do is just marinate chicken in Shio-koji over night.
This one step makes so much difference of your Karaage or Tatsuta age!!
“Preparation”
Cut chicken breast or chicken thigh into bite sized pieces.
Then marinate in Shio-Koji for over night or for 1 day. Preparation – done!
“Next day”
Start cooking ! Pour soy sauce.
Add chopped ginger. (If you like, garlic will work, too)
Then mix well and let stand it for about 10 -20 min.
(Marinate again!!)
Coat the chicken with potato starch or flour.
Deep fry them in oil until it becomes golden colour.
(Oil temp : 170 – 180°C)
That’s it.
Enjoy the fantastic Koji effect !!
It’s so nice and soft, juicy and tasty.
It stays soft even it become cold, so it is good for lunch box, too.
Cooking With Koji 