How to get a 45-day-aged steak in only 48 hours: Cooking with koji (and science!)

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Koji is a fungus that ferments food. Its spores grow on cooked rice. When applied to steak, its powerful enzymes slowly tenderize the meat. Because of this, now you can get a 45 day aged steak in just 48 hours-for a rich steakhouse flavor in your own kitchen.

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