It's Alive! With Brad — Season 1, Episode 6: Brad Uses Moldy Rice (Koji) to Make Food Delicious

Episode synopsis

Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, is back with episode 6 of "It’s Alive," and this time he’s experimenting with koji-rubbed meats. His koji-rubbed short ribs are a crowd favorite, but will the chicken and "experimental shrimp" be winners too? Join Brad on this marginally scientific adventure to find out!

About It's Alive! With Brad

Join Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, on a wild, roundabout and marginally scientific adventure exploring fermented foods and more. From cultured butter and kombucha, to kimchi and miso, to beer and tepache, learn how to make fermented and live foods yourself.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1How to Brew Your Own Kombucha with Brad
• E2Brad Makes Cultured Butter
• E3Brad Makes Beer
• E4Brad Makes Fermented Garlic Honey
• E5Brad Makes Perfect Corned Beef
• E7Brad Makes a Fermented Mexican Pineapple Drink (Tepache)
• E8Brad Makes Fermented Hot Sauce
• E9Brad Grills Steak on a Campfire
• E10Brad Makes Campfire Seafood
• E11Brad Makes Campfire Breakfast
• E12Brad Makes Campfire Ribs
• E13Brad Makes Mistakes