Koji – The Catalyst for Flavour

Koji is an ancient tradition that’s been studied in depth, but there’s still so much more to uncover. In the kitchen, it acts as a powerful catalyst for flavour, creativity, and transformation. In their keynote, Lisa Ricci and Tommaso Goldhirsch of Wiedikoji will show how koji, preservation, and cooking come together to reshape our approach to food, blending time-honoured practices with technical insight and a bold, forward-thinking vision. Drawing on rich research and hands-on experience, they’ll share techniques, mindsets, and real-life examples of how koji can enhance flavour, cut down on waste, and deepen our relationship with what we eat.This is an invitation to see the kitchen as a dynamic, living space — where tradition and innovation meet, and transformation happens every day.

This event is presented in collaboration with Wild Pulse.