Umami Insider Shio Koji Sauce & Marinade

12 fl oz. - Japan

Clean, Gentle Shio Koji for Marinades, Dressings and Everyday Umami

All About Umami Insider Shio Koji Sauce & Marinade

Shio 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. This sauce builds on that tradition with seaweed and shiitake extracts for extra savory depth.

Why It Works

• Shio koji adds gentle umami without overpowering ingredients
• Koji enzymes help tenderize meat, fish, and tofu
• Kombu and shiitake extracts add clean savory complexity
• Garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper add subtle aroma and warmth
• Works as a marinade, seasoning sauce, finishing touch, or dressing base

How to Use It

Use it as a marinade for meat, fish, tofu, or vegetables. 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.

• Use with chicken, pork, salmon, cod, shrimp, scallops, or tofu
• Marinate mushrooms, eggplant, squash, cabbage, carrots, or greens
• Add to stir-fried noodles, vegetables, rice bowls, or sautéed greens
• Mix with sesame oil for salads, cold noodles, or lightly dressed vegetables

A Note for Cooks

Shio koji is naturally salty, so taste before adding extra salt. Because it can encourage browning, keep an eye on foods cooked over high heat. This sauce is gluten free and contains sesame.

Product Details

• Product Type: Shio koji sauce and marinade
• Producer / Brand: Umami Insider
• Origin: Japan
• Ingredients: Fermented Seasoning, Sugar, Salt, Shio Koji (Salted Rice Malt), Seaweed Extract, Shiitake Extract, Apple Vinegar, Garlic, Sesame Oil, Sesame, Yeast Extract, Black Pepper, Alcohol (Retain Freshness), Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Modified Starch. Contains: Sesame.
• Net Weight / Size: 12 fl oz.
• Format: Sauce and marinade
• Best Uses: Marinating fish, tenderizing meat, tofu, roasted vegetables, stir fries, dressings
• Flavor Profile: Savory, clean, gently salty, lightly sweet, umami-rich, aromatic
• Storage: Store according to package instructions

Key Characteristics

• Traditional Base: Shio koji made from salted rice malt
• Umami Ingredients: Seaweed extract and shiitake extract
• Primary Use: Marinade, seasoning sauce, and dressing base
• Gluten Free: Yes
• Contains: Sesame