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Let ingredients sit for about 30 minutes for lighter flavor, or longer for deeper garlic-miso intensity. Grill, roast, broil, pan-sear, or stir-fry. 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It is not loud or heavy. It is a little salty, a little sweet, a little fermented, and wonderfully useful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love this Umami Insider Shio Koji Sauce \u0026amp; Marinade because it takes traditional shio koji and makes it easy to use. With kombu and shiitake extracts, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper, it gives meat, fish, tofu, vegetables, noodles, and dressings a clean, layered umami boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll About Umami Insider Shio Koji Sauce \u0026amp; Marinade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShio koji is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from rice koji, salt, and water. As it marinates, the enzymes in koji help tenderize proteins while allowing flavor to penetrate more deeply. 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Let ingredients sit for at least 30 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor and more tender texture. Grill, roast, broil, steam, or pan-cook as desired. You can also add a splash at the end of cooking to stir-fried noodles, vegetables, greens, or rice bowls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse with chicken, pork, salmon, cod, shrimp, scallops, or tofu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinate mushrooms, eggplant, squash, cabbage, carrots, or greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd to stir-fried noodles, vegetables, rice bowls, or sautéed greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix with sesame oil for salads, cold noodles, or lightly dressed vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Note for Cooks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShio koji is naturally salty, so taste before adding extra salt. Because it can encourage browning, keep an eye on foods cooked over high heat. 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Ibonoito Tenobe Hand-Pulled Dried Ramen Noodles are made using a traditional aging and pulling method from Japan’s Banshu region, where noodle-making has been practiced for more than 600 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe love these because they bring real craft to a weeknight bowl of ramen. Made with locally grown Hyogo wheat, soft water from the clear Ibo River, and salt from Ako, Banshu, the noodles cook up smooth, firm, and satisfyingly elastic—the kind of texture that makes the broth, toppings, and noodle all feel like they belong together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll About Ibonoito Tenobe Hand-Pulled Dried Ramen Noodles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbonoito’s tenobe noodles are made using a slow, traditional method that includes more than 36 hours of aging and pulling. Each noodle is formed from 18 strands of dough braided into a rope-like pattern, a technique that helps the noodles resist overcooking while giving them their signature smooth, firm bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional tenobe hand-pulled method creates excellent texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than 36 hours of aging and pulling develops structure and bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with wheat grown locally in Hyogo Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft water from the Ibo River helps create a smooth noodle texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRope-like braided structure helps prevent overcooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold running water for about 10 seconds. 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