noun
miso kōji; kōji for making miso
Refers to kōji (Aspergillus oryzae-inoculated grain, typically rice) specifically used as the fermentation starter for miso production.
See also: 麹
味噌麹は、米麹の一種で、味噌作りに欠かせない。
Miso kōji is a type of rice kōji and is essential for making miso.
手作り味噌のために、味
I bought miso kōji for homemade miso.