Recently Consumed: Shoyu Koji and other “stuffs”

It's been another hot one. I really don't feel doing a long post, so here's a round-up of things we've recently consumed….or made for other to consume.

Shoyu Koji:

Shio Koji is a staple in our household. The Missus especially enjoys those Smoked Shio Koji Wings, so I had to get this when I saw it Marukai. Made some karaage – recipe 1 from this post. Added just a tablespoon of the Shoyu Koji. Gotta be quick on this as the stuff burns rather quickly. The ginger tones and koji really balance out. Used 100% pure potato starch and baking powder for the coating. Flavor was mild, probably due to the 5 minutes marinade time since I was in a rush, but the Missus said the texture really great. Might try to do some kind of teriyaki with the koji.

Dinner has been kinda boring….because of the warm weather…..

Been enjoying it though…..

During my last trip up to the SGV, I stopped by Lien Hoa for roast duck since I wasn't going any further than Rowland Heights. Strange thing about this roast duck….I swear, the Missus enjoys the fried rice I make with the 'jus more than the duck.

While on the theme of strange….the Missus loves the way I make Katsudon……but here's the kicker….She likes it saturated or even cold! So after making this beautiful chicken katsu….from brining the chicken breasts to using premium panko….She'll sometimes not eat this until the next day!

I'm still feeding the folks that work with the Missus. Here's some smoked wings….I made two types of BBQ Sauce…..you gotta have some fun, right? I made a white BBQ sauce – Alabama style. The Missus said it freaked out some of the folks.

For some reason the folks that work with the Missus really enjoys my Kimchi Fried Rice…….

So there you go…..hope you're keeping cool. Meanwhile; I'll keep noodling around.