Organic Matured Nuka Bed - 1kg

Meet your new kitchen companion: a living, breathing NukaDoko (糠床)! 🫙 This magical fermented bed of organic rice bran, salt, and water is where ordinary vegetables are transformed into extraordinary NukaZuke pickles—a one-of-a-kind treat bursting with umami, texture, and probiotic power.

Over time, this nuka bed develops deep, complex flavors that elevate simple veggies into crispy, tangy, gut-loving delights. ✨

🚀 Too busy to mature your own NukaDoko from scratch?
No problem! Just mix our pre-matured NukaDoko into your existing nuka bed, and watch your fermentation game instantly level up! ⏩

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What is Nuka? 🤔

Nuka (rice bran) is the nutrient-packed outer layer of rice grains, removed when polishing brown rice into white rice. Unlike traditional wheat bran, it’s gluten-free and loaded with vitamins and fiber. A staple in Japanese kitchens, it’s famously used to make fermented pickles known as NukaZuke.

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What is NukaZuke? 🥒

NukaZuke are traditional Japanese pickles made by fermenting vegetables in a nuka bed. Nearly any veggie works—eggplant, daikon, cabbage, cucumber—you name it! In Japan, many households proudly maintain their own nuka crocks, passing down flavors through generations. 🧑🍳

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What Does NukaZuke Taste Like? 👅

• Tangy to sour with a savory, salty punch
• Super crunchy with a satisfying, flexible crisp—not like a chip, but a hearty snap you can hear! 👂
• Enjoy at the end of a meal to aid digestion 🍽️
• Packed with lactobacillus and probiotics to support healthy gut flora 🦠

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How to Use Your Matured Nuka Bed 🧤

1️⃣ Prep Your Veggies
Wash and pat dry 200–300g of vegetables. We recommend starting with cucumbers—remove the ends for best results.

2️⃣ Layer in Your Container
Spread a 1cm layer of nuka bed in your pickling container. Place veggies on top, then cover completely with the remaining nuka. Smooth the surface and clean the container sides.

3️⃣ Ferment with Care
Cover and refrigerate. Ferment for 24 hours for a mild flavor, or up to 1 week for stronger taste.
🔁 Daily Tip: Mix the nuka bed with clean hands to activate yeast and bacteria—this prevents mold and keeps your bed healthy!

4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Dig out your pickles, rinse off excess nuka, slice, and serve! A perfect crunchy side for any meal. 🥗

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Ready to become a NukaZuke master?
Join Shima Shimizu in her workshop:
"Traditional NukaZuke Fermentation Class" 🧑🍳🎓
Learn the art and soul of fermenting your own delicious pickles!