Learning how to ferment isn't hard! Fermentation is an easy method of preservation. Take a look at this guide to fermenting for beginners to get started.
These fermented apples are packed with probiotics and are SO easy to make!
If you have some leftover over brine from any fermented vegetables, this fermented ketchup is the perfect recipe for you! It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare. Eat it immediately or let it ferment for 24-48 hours to develop the flavors.
Do you love your gut? Inside your intestines live trillions of microorganisms (bacteria and other microscopic living things), and they play a vital role in our health. "Our gut bacteria are responsible for breaking down starches to simple sugars, proteins to amino acids, they produce B vitamins
Spicy and sour, this fermented mustard recipe is delicious slathered onto sourdough bread and served with ripe, aged cheese. It also takes only about five minutes of active time in the kitchen, and is done in three days.
Enjoy the unique flavors of this apple sauerkraut recipe made with celery and black pepper. This apple sauerkraut is long fermented for 21 days, giving it the best flavor and making it perfect for gut health.
Learn how to make fermented tofu, also known as Chao, from scratch! It's the perfect condiment to use in sauces, marinades, soups, and more!
Find out how to use fermented food to add flavor to your meals. Fermented foods are perfect for adding acidity and umami to your dishes.
In my last article, we determined that it was important to add fermented foods to your diet. I will now share with you my list of the Top 8 fermented foods to add to your meals.
Know the feeling? You get attached to a certain bottled or restaurant dressing; then you find out it's full of junk. I can help! In this round-up of 28 fermented and probiotic-filled salad dressings, you're sure to find at least one that's just right! [by Lindsey Dietz]
How long can fermented foods be left to ferment? You can let your vegetables ferment for several weeks, months or days, but it depends on these things.
Simple and easy fermented onions recipe.
I first shared how to ferment your vegetables back in October 2015! I'm still using this method to make seriously nutrient-dense and gut-friendly probiotic-filled fermented veggies. They taste amazing and are so good for you!
It's so, so freaking easy to make these yummy fermented dill pickles. I mean, 4 (maybe 5... keep reading) ingredients, no cooking, no vinegar, no canning AND you come out with crunchy-delicious pickles packed with gut-healthy probiotics!
Pickles, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut - there's just something amazing and delicious about sour and pickled foods. The tangier, the better. This sauerkraut is a wonderful, zesty addition to burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nourish bowls, salads and soups. It's also beautiful and makes for a delightful homemade gift!
What is the best way to store and care for vegetable ferments such as sauerkraut or Kimchi? We share our top five tips for long-term storage of ferments.
When mold shows up in your fermented veggies it can be really scary and gross. Here's how to prevent mold when fermenting vegetables.
This article contains one of my favorite recipes for fermenting tomatoes. If you have too many tomatoes this harvest season, as summer merges into fall, try fermentation for some amazing probiotic, healthy deliciousness! My garden, and my dad's garden especially, EXPLODED with ripe tomatoes just
Get ready to become a confident home fermenter with these easy fermentation recipes for beginners. You're guaranteed to get great results on the first try.
Simple Kim Chi for Beginners: Kim Chi, a traditional fermented food from Korea made from cabbage, garlic, chilli and other vegetables is a nourishing food, full of probiotic goodness. It is rich in vitamins and as the vegetables are fermented and pre-digested by the lacto-bacill…
You might wonder why a lacto-fermented mayonnaise? Well, plain mayonnaise brings a lot to the table, but lacto-fermented mayonnaise ups the ante with more enzymes, better nutrition, and a longer 'shelf' life!
Fermented garlic paste has a sweet, caramelized flavor that's wonderful added to sauces, soups and anything else you want to add garlic flavor. Makes about 1 pint Fermentation Time: 14-21 Days
New to fermented foods? You know they are good for you, but did you know how easy it is to get started? This apple salsa recipe is a great introduction to the world of ferments.
You can add or subtract ingredients from this recipe to come with your favorite combination, but don’t leave out the salt. The salt is needed to ferment the salsa. I know it seems like a lot, but it’s necessary and the salsa won’t taste overly salty. If you'd like a smoother salsa, then put all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until the desired consistency before fermenting.
Seasoned with fresh garlic this fermented hot sauce is rich with flavor, bright and fiery. Use a variety of ripe, hot peppers for the best flavor. Red jalapeños, cherry bomb peppers, Scotch bonnets, and aji amarillo chilis all work well, especially when mixed together.
For a truly magnificent flavor explosion, make this Fermented Chimichurri and experience one of the most delightful...
When tomatoes are ripe and in season – make salsa!
Before fermentation was trendy, it was simply a way of life.
Homemade sauerkraut is incredibly easy, and it only takes a few ingredients to make this tasty probiotic veggie ferment. Fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that's making a comeback as more people recognize
Want to know the best fermented foods for gut health? We'll review all foods needed for a healthy gut. Get ready for your gut health journey!
This article is about how to prevent mold and fungus growing on your lacto-fermented vegetables and other ferments. And if you do happen to get a bit of mold, find out what to do about it! We all have the best intentions...but sometimes it's just easier to take a shortcut...like I did recently in
Kimchi is a spicy Korean side dish that is traditionally fermented, similar to sauerkraut. It is usually made with napa cabbage along with other vegetables like carrots, onions, ginger, and garlic. Korean chili flakes give it a spicy kick! Kimchi is surprisingly easy to make and so delicious!
To the uninitiated, lacto-fermentation often sounds at best confusing and at worst frightening. Before I got elbow-deep into the world of kimchi, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods, I had vague notions of lacto-fermentation involving milk, bacteria, and jars of mysterious contents bubbling away in dark cupboards. Some of this is true, some of it isn’t, and I’ll get to that in a minute.
Acorn squash is a good source of Vitamins A and C, and these vitamins will increase when you ferment the squash. This is the beauty of lacto - fermentation. It helps you absorb the nutrients more efficiently and it increases the vitamins that are present.
What is Jun? I'll answer some frequently asked questions about this historical fermented beverage to help you decide if it's a good choice for your family.
This article is my favorite recipe for an easy onion relish. It’s a fermented relish, so it’s super healthy as it contains probiotics that will help the health of your gut and microbiome. Have too many onions? This delicious, easy, and healthy onion relish recipe is just for you! We went to a won
What is that white milky stuff on my fermented veggies? When is it safe to eat and when to toss it out. Troubleshooting tips for fermenting and pickling.
Keshek el Fouqara (literally "poor man's cheese") is an ancient Lebanese recipe developed by farmers who were too poor to afford a goat to make dairy products. Instead, they soaked and fermented bulgur until it developed cheese-like flavours. A popular recipe until around 50 years ago, it has gotten lost over the last decades. Time to revive it!
Learn which types of vegetables are fermentable and how to ferment vegetables at home with our easy and safe fermented foods recipes!
Most people have heard about fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and beer. But there are many more exotic fermented beverages like pulque, sima, pozol.
Benefits of fermented food in your child’s diet: Aids digestion, Lactose intolerance, Regulates bowel movements, Necessary proteins, Detoxifying agents.
Making bread kvass is a great way to use up leftover sourdough bread. It has a light, fizzy taste that's super refreshing. And since it's naturally fermented, it's a great source of probiotics!
These fermented apples are packed with probiotics and are SO easy to make!
Gut-friendly, probiotic, fizzy water kefir is naturally fermented and bursting with flavor!
