Celebrate the flavours of autumn with a hands-on Japanese fermentation workshop!
Using dried rice koji, soy sauce, and a mix of dried mushrooms, you will make your own Mushroom Shoyu Koji, packed with rich, deep umami and wonderful seasonal flavour.
You will prepare your own batch during the workshop and take home approximately 250 g of Mushroom Shoyu Koji in a glass jar to enjoy at home.
What you will experience
🍄 Make your own Mushroom Shoyu Koji
Learn how to combine dried rice koji, soy sauce, and dried mushrooms to create this delicious umami-rich seasoning.
👩🍳 Cooking demonstration
We will demonstrate how to make Nametake, a savoury mushroom dish made with Mushroom Shoyu Koji.
🍚 Japanese-style tasting menu
Enjoy a comforting Japanese set meal featuring:
- Nametake
- Steamed rice
- Miso soup
- Cucumber pickled with red vinegar
- Agedashi-style tofu with mushroom shoyu-koji sauce
You will also discover simple and delicious ways to use Mushroom Shoyu Koji in your everyday cooking.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Buffet Maharani, 808 Jean-Talon Ouest, Montreal
Price: $60
Take Home
1 jar (approximately 250 g) of your homemade Mushroom Shoyu Koji
Come discover the magic of koji and bring a little taste of autumn into your kitchen! 🍄🍚