Chicken Hot Pot Using Shio-Koji

Directions

1. 1
   This is shio-koji.
2. 2
   I made it following the instructions on the packet.
3. 3
   For 1 bag of rice malt, mix in 300 ml of 60C water and 70 g of salt.
4. 4
   Mix and let ferment for a week.
5. 5
   It's salty but has the mild flavor of rice malt too.
6. 6
   It should be OK to use a little less salt.
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   Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
8. 8
   Put the water and shio-koji in a pot and heat.
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   When it comes to a boil add the chicken, cover with a lid and simmer for about 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Skim off the scum that rises at the start of simmering.
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    20 minutes later.
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    The chicken soup is done.
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    Taste, and add more shio-koji if needed.
14. 14
    Once you've done this part the rest is easy.
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    Put the soup and chicken in an earthenware pot and bring to a boil.
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    Add vegetables of your choice and simmer.
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    When the vegetables are cooked through it's done!
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    Sprinkle on pepper before serving.
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    Bon appetit!