Counteracting fatigue during the rainy season | Amazake x Fermented Seasoning Recipe

It's the rainy season. The sky is overcast, your mood is heavy, and your body feels sluggish...
At times like these, why not treat yourself with your daily meals?

During the rainy season, when humidity levels are high, the autonomic nervous system is easily disrupted and digestive function tends to decline. This can lead to a loss of appetite and a desire for cold foods, but this can actually cause internal organs to become colder, worsening fatigue.

What we recommend is the combination of "amazake" (sweet sake) and "fermented seasonings," which supports the body from the inside with its gentle sweetness and the power of nature.
We will introduce you to some easy-to-make reward recipes that will soothe your body and mind.

Get in the habit of "getting in shape" with Amazake and fermented seasonings

Amazake is a fermented drink that is also known as a "drinkable IV drip."
The natural sweetness and rich nutrients of rice koji improve the intestinal environment and gently soothe tired bodies. Furthermore, when combined with fermented seasonings such as miso, soy sauce, shio koji, and vinegar, it can also aid digestion and boost metabolism.

Why not start building a body that can withstand the fatigue of the rainy season with these ``toning recipes'' that you can easily incorporate into your daily meals?

Recipe 1: Warm Minced Chicken with Amazake and Miso

Ingredients (serves 2-3)

• Minced chicken: 200g
  
  

• Amazake (unsweetened): 2 tablespoons
  
  

• Miso: 1.5 tablespoons
  
  

• Ginger (grated): 1 teaspoon
  
  

• Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
  
  

• Sesame oil: a little
  
  

How to make it

1. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and fry the ginger.
   
   

2. Add the minced chicken and fry over medium heat, and when the color changes, add the amazake, miso, and soy sauce.
   
   

3. Stir fry until the liquid is gone and it's done.
   
   

→ A dish with a gentle sweetness and richness that goes well with rice. Store in the refrigerator and make ahead.

Recipe 2: Colorful Vegetable Salad with Amazake and Shio Koji

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• Your favorite vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, etc.): appropriate amount of each
  
  

• Amazake: 1 tablespoon
  
  

• Shio koji: 1 teaspoon
  
  

• Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
  
  

• White sesame seeds: appropriate amount
  
  

How to make it

1. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, rub with salt and squeeze out the water.
   
   

2. Toss with a dressing made from amazake, shio koji, and sesame oil, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.
   
   

→ The umami flavor of the fermented seasoning makes the vegetables taste even better. Perfect for days when you don't have much of an appetite.

Gently support your rainy season symptoms through diet

During the rainy season, when we are sensitive to changes in the weather, it is best to pamper yourself and not push yourself too hard.
By gently incorporating amazake and fermented foods into your daily life, which support your intestinal vitality, you can feel lighter and more balanced in both body and mind.

"Today, let me pamper you a little."
With that kind of feeling, stepping into the kitchen is a great way to reward yourself.

The power of fermentation will gently comfort you as you deal with the discomforts that are unique to this season.
Get through the rainy season comfortably with healthy eating habits.