Marukome Plus Koji Fermented Nukadoko 1kg

Marukome's fermented nukadoko (rice bran pickling base) is made with rice koji from Uonuma Brewery. The koji content has been increased by approximately 1.3 times, enhancing the natural sweetness. Since it comes pre-aged, you can start pickling immediately without any preliminary seasoning process (shottsuke).

• Made with rice koji from Uonuma Brewery for enhanced natural sweetness
• Pre-aged and ready to use straight from the package—no preparation steps needed
• Perfect for making nukaduke (rice bran pickles) at home with vegetables and fish
• Comes in a resealable bag that fits easily in the refrigerator; recommended pickling amount per use is approximately 200g
• Refrigerate after opening
• Allergens: Contains soybeans

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• How to use: Cut open the outer bag, remove the inner pouch, and transfer the contents to a zip bag or a container with a lid.
• Vegetable preparation: Wash and prepare vegetables, then place them into the rice bran bed so they are fully covered.
• Suggested amount per batch: About 200g of vegetables.
• Cucumber: 2 to 3 pieces, trim the ends and use as is. Large ones should be cut in half. Pickling time: 12 to 24 hours.
• Daikon radish: About 5 to 10cm, peel and cut lengthwise into 2 to 4 pieces. Pickling time: 12 to 24 hours.
• Eggplant: 2 to 3 pieces, trim the ends and cut lengthwise in half. Pickling time: 18 to 30 hours.
• Turnip: 2 to 3 pieces, remove the leaves and make a cross cut. Large ones should be cut in half. Pickling time: 18 to 30 hours.
• Serving: Remove vegetables from the rice bran bed, lightly rinse, and serve.
• Care instructions: This product is already fermented and ready to use immediately after opening. Stir once every 3 to 4 days.
• Moisture care: As vegetables release water, absorb excess moisture with a paper towel before the second and later uses.
• Usage guideline: One pack can be used about 4 to 5 times when pickling about 200g per batch.
• Refill guidance: If the rice bran bed decreases in volume or becomes too soft, use a refill product. After removing excess moisture, add the refill and about 1 to 2 tablespoons of salt, then mix well.
• Important: This product contains rice koji and miso. Do not mix with other brands or products, as this may affect the flavor balance.
• Storage: Refrigerate after opening. If using the zip bag, keep it sealed and store upright in the refrigerator.
• Note: The bag may swell due to fermentation and temperature changes, but this does not affect quality. Release the gas if needed.
• Note: The color of the rice bran bed may darken over time, but this does not affect quality.
• Best-before note: The best-before date is a guideline for unopened products.