Hozon

Hozon (保存) is the trademark for a brand name seasoning developed by David Chang, LLC,[1] and marketed by Momofuku. It is made from fermented nuts, grains, or seeds.[2] Its name comes from the Japanese word meaning "preserve." [3]

Production

Hozon is made from a fermentation process that combines koji, salt and a primary substrate, such as cashews, chickpeas, or lentils.[4] Koji acts as the catalyst for fermentation and is added to the other ingredients in a controlled environment to age. During this time complex microbial and enzymatic processes occur and flavors develop.[5] Following fermentation, the liquids are separated and used to make bonji.[6]

This process is derived from the Japanese technique for making miso and tamari, though it replaces soy with nontraditional ingredients to create an entirely new product.[7]

Usage

When fermentation is complete, the resulting mixture can be used as is or pureed to a desired consistency. Hozon can be used as a butter substitute, curry or soup base.[8]

Hozon originated and is produced in the Momofuku Culinary Lab in 2012.[9] It has also been used by chef Corey Lee at Benu in San Francisco[10] and by Jamie Bissonnette of Toro.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Hozön". Legal Force Trademarkia. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Hui, Ann. "Challenging your palate: Would you try these rotten, mouldy mixtures?." The Globe and Mail. 16 April 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  3. ↑ Sutton, Ryan "Is Momofuku's Meatless Ramen NYC's Best Ramen?" Eater. 26 Jun 2014. Retrieved 08 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Hui, Ann. "Challenging your palate: Would you try these rotten, mouldy mixtures?."
  5. ↑ Twilley, Nicola. "The Misofication of Manhattan." edible geography. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  6. ↑ Hui, Ann. "Challenging your palate: Would you try these rotten, mouldy mixtures?."
  7. ↑ Twilley, Nicola. "The Misofication of Manhattan".
  8. ↑ Kramer. Jane. "The Umami Project."
  9. ↑ Roman, Alison. "5 Easy Umami Boosters, from Momofuku Culinary Lab." bon appetit.17 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  10. ↑ Lee, Corey. "sample tasting menu." benu. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  11. ↑ Bissonnette, Jamie (@Jamiebiss). "Tuna crudo with pickles and rye bonji. Thanks ___ davidchang for the tasty gift! instagram.com/p/e_qlYNQjpZ/ ." 2 October 2013, 11:15 PM. Tweet.
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