Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
This recipe is named in honor of my nana (another word for grandmother), Sarah, who made a delectable sweet and savory borscht soup with beef shortribs, aka flanken. The use of beef shortribs is an inheritance from her Eastern European & Russian Jewish background, as borscht soup from those countries […]
Although I’ve been at the sourdough game for a while, I only started making challah last year with my son and it has been such a fun journey. (Challah is braided egg bread, popular through much of Eastern Europe and celebrated by Jews who popularized it in the US and […]
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made by fermenting soybeans with salt and koji (which itself is made by inoculating rice with Aspergillus oryzae, a type of safe fungus). It’s a thick paste used in a variety of dishes to impart a rich umami flavor, often described as savory and […]
This unique banana bread combines Caribbean spices, miso paste, and crystallized ginger candy, making each bite an adventure of flavors. There is also guidance to make the regular version or to sub some of the extra banana with chocolate chips. Either is perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a […]
This is my typical sourdough rye bread recipe and process. This recipe is for a boule (“ball” in French), which I love cutting into. Rye bread, like almost any bread, can be made with sourdough starter rather than a typical commercial yeast. You can make your own sourdough starter by […]
Deliciously unique cookies combining the savory depth of miso with sweet, melty chocolate chips. Go for the added topping of dry miso powder, flaky sea salt, and turbinado sugar to really up the ante. Yield: 16 cookies Equipment: Ingredients: For the Topping: Instructions: 3. Add Miso Paste: Mix in the […]
These cookies combine the savory depth of miso, the nuttiness of peanut butter, and the spicy kick of ginger, creating a unique and delicious treat that’s crispy through and through! (With deets below for making a chewier version.) Inspired by a student of mine from Nigeria who used to bring […]
Shio Koji is a very simple, traditional Japanese seasoning made from a mix of rice koji, sea salt, and warm water. Koji, a type of mold used in fermentation, is responsible for breaking down proteins and starches into flavorful amino acids and sugars. This creates a savory depth known as […]
There’s something undeniably delightful about the combination of creamy, whipped cream cheese and the rich, smoky flavor of salmon. Whether you’re using homemade or store-bought smoked salmon, this simple yet delicious spread is perfect for bagels, bagel chips and other crackers, and more. This smoked salmon cream cheese spread is […]
This hearty, aromatic soup combines the sweetness of butternut squash and carrots with the warmth of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s both nutritious and flavorful, making it an ideal dish for cooler weather. For those following a Paleo diet, you can use coconut […]