Shio Koji Making Workshop

Craft shio koji in San Francisco and cook like a Michelin-starred chef!



2.5 hours Location Nob Hill Class size 6 to 8 guests   $155

Making Shio Koji

Making Shio Koji

Learn all about koji, and how to measure and ferment koji + sea salt together to make Shio Koji.


Ingredients for Shio Koji Bread

Ingredients for Shio Koji Bread

Learn about each ingredient for the Shio Koji Bread and how to measure them for consistent results every time.


Making the dough

Making the Dough

Learn how to prepare the dough for proofing.


Baking the bread

Baking the Bread

Learn how to bake the bread and test for doneness.


Using Shio Koji as Marinade

Using Shio Koji as Marinade

Enjoy a sampling of pickled vegetables and yakitori marinated with Shio Koji.


Shio koji is the secret ingredient Michelin-starred chefs swear by, and now you get to make it yourself! In this hands-on Japanese cooking class in San Francisco, you'll craft your own batch of shio koji from scratch -- and walk away with a jar of it to use at home.
Whether you're hunting for unique things to do in San Francisco, planning a memorable date idea, or simply curious about Japanese fermentation, this workshop is equal parts delicious and doable. Your expert instructor walks you through every step with patience and enthusiasm, so even if you've never heard of koji before today, you'll leave feeling like a pro.
You'll explore how to use your shio koji recipe in marinades, tsukemono (pickled vegetables), and yakitori, and you'll get hands-on experience baking a gorgeous loaf of shio koji bread -- because yes, this umami powerhouse works wonders in baking too. The atmosphere is warm, collaborative, and genuinely fun -- this San Francisco cooking class is designed to feel less like a lecture and more like cooking with good friends. By the end, you'll have new skills, new flavor knowledge, and your very own jar of liquid gold to take home!
What you'll get
  • Homemade shio koji in a small jar to take home!
  • Freshly baked loaf of shio koji bread
  • Step-by-step shio koji-making skills
  • Confidence using shio koji in cooking and baking
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Comfortable, non-slip shoes
  • Enthusiasm to get hands-on and cook!
  • A smile
Add-on available for this class
  • Shio Koji Bread Mix with Organic Flours ($12)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Suitable for
Location

Nob Hill, CA

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Your teacher

Cultured Gourmet
Cultured Gourmet

female Women-owned

Cultured Gourmet is the culinary home of Karen, a passionate food educator and fermentation expert who loves helping others discover the joy of nourishing, flavorful cooking. With a warm and approachable teaching style, she blends gourmet techniques with practical wellness wisdom to make traditional foods like fermented vegetables and probiotic-rich recipes feel both exciting and accessible.
Through Cultured Gourmet, Karen invites home cooks of all skill levels to explore delicious ways to support their health and bring more creativity into the kitchen.

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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