Fermented Tomatillo Salsa
When i taste a new fermentation, my body speaks to me before my tastebuds, as the telltale of a good ferment is how it makes my body move when I taste it. Different ferments seem to affect different parts of … continue…
Category Archives: vegetable fermentations
Tomatillo Sauerkraut
This recipe is a basic sauerkraut fermentation recipe with tomatillos added for a slight Mexican flair. For those of you not really familiar with tomatillos, they are in the nightshade family and grow in a husk that can look somewhat … continue…
Brussel Sprout Kimchi
Most of us grew up with a big “ewwwww!” when it came to brussel sprouts. Usually they were boiled to death and could only be resuscitated with slatherings of butter and blizzards of salt. With fermenting, especially in the kimchi … continue…
Locavore Farmer’s Market Ferment
Prodded by two amazing women who are committed to eating 100% local foods for a year, I decided to start experimenting along those lines. They were hosting a locavore (love that word) potluck and I needed to come up with something … continue…
Traditional Korean Kimchi
I just swung by a large Korean market on a trip to Oakland, CA to pick up some Korean red pepper as is commonly used in kimchi. I had started out my kimchi adventures using diced dried red peppers and … continue…
Indian Spiced Cauliflower Sauerkraut
Always wanting to try something new in fermentation land, I picked up some lovely organic cauliflower and some napa cabbage to see what might happen. Since I personally have an association between cauliflower and Indian food (Aloo Gobi yum!), I … continue…
Red Cabbage Sauerkraut
This red cabbage sauerkraut recipe has become the most popular recipe on this site and for good reason. It has become my staple, my “go-to” kraut. It’s a very simple ferment to make and never fails to transform into a … continue…
Shivakraut
This is one of my absolute favorite sauerkrauts to make and most importantly eat. It follows the fermentation process of a regular sauerkraut, but adds lots of Indian-style spices to make a robust flavor. I named this recipe somewhat playfully … continue…
Watermelon Radish Ferment
Along with cabbage, radishes are my favorite fermentable food. They are so porous that they readily absorb the flavors of the fermentation process and whatever spices you might add, yet they still maintain a somewhat crisp texture. While I commonly … continue…
Ginger Beet Sauerkraut
This Ginger Beet Sauerkraut recipe is a nice variation for your traditional sauerkraut. I love using beets in my ferments. Not only do they add such a lovely color, but they also impart strong beneficial health properties including cardiovascular and liver … continue…
