Quick and Easy Shio-koji Pickled Cabbages with Sesame Oil

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   Chop the cabbage roughly.

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   Put into a large airtight zip bag or a plastic bag.

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   Add the shio-koji and close the bag firmly.

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   Shake so that the shio-koji is distributed evenly.

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   When done, chill in the vegetable compartment of the fridge (put a weight on top to pickle faster).

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   It'll become saltier as it pickles, so salty it slightly on the first day.

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   Sprinkle sesame oil to serve.

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   (It's tasty even when freshly made!)

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   Here's how it looks on the following day.

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    The cabbage produces some excess liquid, so make sure to shake the bag occasionally so it pickles evenly.

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    Here's a photo from the second day.

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    I usually make tons to eat throughout the week, but it's so tasty that it usually doesn't last that long!

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    You can also serve it without pickling, then it tastes like a salad.

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    Here's a recipe for shio-koji: All-Purpose Flavoring, How to Make Shio Koji Salted Rice Malt (For Storing) -.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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