koji
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Noun — Rice, barley, or soybeans that have been inoculated with a mold and fermented, used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, and similar foods.
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Etymology
From Japanese 麹 (kōji), the fermenting agent used across Japanese cuisine.
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What does “koji” mean?
The word “koji” means rice, barley, or soybeans that have been inoculated with a mold and fermented, used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, and similar foods. In plain terms, a fermented grain used to kick-start the making of sake, miso, and soy sauce.
How do you pronounce “koji”?
“Koji” is pronounced KOHD-zhee (/ˈkoʊd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “koji” in a sentence?
Here is “koji” used in a sentence: “The brewery let the koji cultivate for two days before adding it to the mash.”
What part of speech is “koji”?
“Koji” is a noun.
Where does the word “koji” come from?
The word “koji” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 麹 (kōji), the fermenting agent used across Japanese cuisine.