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Aspergillus oryzae at a Mediterranean dinner party sounds like a prank, but the result is genuinely strange and genuinely delicious. Koji rice paste spends 48 hours dismantling lamb's muscle proteins, leaving you with a roast that's tender without the 12-hour braise and loaded with umami you can't quite place. Ramp salsa verde brings a funky, grassy sharpness that connects Japan's fermentation traditions to Appalachian spring foraging, and the pea purée keeps the whole plate from flying off the rails.
