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Fermented Yuzu Kosho

A Japanese citrus and chili paste with explosive flavor.

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Japanese
medium
168h 12m
10
vegan
gluten-free
Prep: 32 min
Cook: 168h 0m
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Joshua Weissman
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Ingredients
  • 10 pieces Lime zest21 grams worth of zest
  • 2 pieces Lemon zest3 grams worth of zest
  • 0.5 pieces Orange zest4 grams worth of zest
  • 2 pieces Small tight chiliesFinely chopped, about 2 grams
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher saltTotal amount used in recipe
  • 4 cloves Garlic17 grams, grated
Instructions
  1. 1

    Zest 10 limes, 2 lemons, and half an orange using a long strand technique.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Finely chop 2 small tight chilies and add to a mortar and pestle with 3 grams of kosher salt. Grind to a smooth paste.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Add 17 grams of grated garlic to the chili paste and mix well.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Chop the citrus zest until it resembles a powder.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Add another 2 grams of kosher salt to the zest, then mix in the chili garlic paste until evenly incorporated.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Pack the mixture into a container, cover with an airtight seal, and refrigerate for one week to ferment.

    168h 0m

Equipment Needed
mortar and pestle
knife
airtight container

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