Sasakani Kobo is a very small artisan producer of Miso, Koji and Amazake and related products. We are focusing just as much on teaching people how to use Miso, as on the actual production of products. We would like everyone to make their own Miso, but for those that can't find the time, we aim to provide Miso as good as if you'd made it yourself, focusing on quality, flavour, traditional techniques, organic ingredients, healthy living and local food production. Good Miso takes time, but it's absolutely worth it, and there is so much else to learn along the way.
100% vegan and locally sourced organic ingredients, traditional slow fermentation techniques, and the greatest care and attention to the process ensure products of exceptional quality. We know you will love it!
Sasakani Kobo operates from our dedicated, council-approved commercial kitchen in Enoggera, Brisbane, where our products are made in small batches using traditional Japanese fermentation methods.
In addition to purchasing from us at the Northey Street Markets, customers can pre-order products for collection directly from our Enoggera kitchen by arrangement.
We are currently developing a more convenient online pre-order and collection system that will allow customers to:
view products available for collection;
place orders in advance;
select an available collection time; and
collect directly from our Enoggera kitchen.
This will give our customers another reliable way to purchase Sasakani products between market dates while allowing us to prepare orders efficiently and reduce unnecessary packaging and transport. We have no plans for shipping products and all orders must be collected directly from us or purchased at the market.
Sasakani Kobo – Enoggera Production Kitchen & Collection Point - Enoggera, Brisbane
Collection is currently available by prior arrangement. Please contact us to organise a suitable collection time.
We look forward to expanding this service and making direct local collection even easier in the future.
Unfortnately, due to current demand exceeding supply, we are only able to provide our products to customers who can collect locally.
Come and visit us at the wonderful Northey Street Sunday Organic Farmers Market. We are there once a month. We are usually at the market on the second Sunday of the month, from 6am to 11am, but some months may differ. Check the full schedule.
Find us at the Northey Street Organic Markets once a month.
Sorry, we are not currently running workshops, though it is something we would like to return to once we have established a better setup to do so. Talk to us at the markets to register your interest. :-)
Have you ever wondered what exactly Miso is? Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning, in paste form, that has been an essential part of the Japanese diet since the 8th century. It is made by a double fermentation process from very simple ingredients: soybeans, salt and culture (Koji). However, each part of Japan has its own special Miso, and there are over 1,000 different varieties.
It is a shame to see that Miso is mainly known and used just for Miso soup in Australia. Miso actually performs a very versatile role in Japanese cooking. As a seasoning similar to soy sauce, Miso gives dishes an incredible flavour boost when it is properly used.
Sasakani Kobo focuses on promoting the use of Miso in people's day to day cooking, and making delicious, healthy, and ethical organic Miso from locally grown ingredients.
Most of the factory made Miso available in Australia (including organic ones) is imported from Japan, and these Miso are usually pasteurised. However, we can show you how to make home-made Miso from local organic ingredients using a traditional slow process, and unpasteurised to maximize its flavour and nutritional benefits.
Unpasteurised Miso has some incredible health benefits, providing nutrition such as protein, Vitamins, Calcium, Potassium, and active enzymes, as well as a distinctive flavour.