Whether you grow ginger, or buy it in the store, making your own gari – sweet pickled ginger slices, famously used as a palate cleanser between different pieces of sushi – is a breeze. You won’t believe how much better the flavor and texture is when you make your own […]
Other Recipes
Ferments off the beaten path, non-fermented recipes, syrups, and more
“Phomato” (Pho Spiced Fermented Tomato)
I love Vietnamese pho soup. And if you’ve ever had it, you probably do too. There is a section of Atlanta (my hometown), which is lined with Vietnamese restaurants. I used to work in that area and when I discovered pho (and Vietnamese cuisine in general), I think there were […]
Lacto-fermented Fresh Herbs
I was recently asked whether it was possible to ferment fresh herbs and the answer is a resounding yes. The following is just a general guide of how to ferment herbs. This could be one herb or a variety. If you want a specific recipe, this is my fermented chimichurri. […]
“It’s Apple Thyme!” Lox (Salt Cured Salmon)
This recipe can be used to make gravlax – salt cured lox – with a rich and autumny flavor. It will keep for several days. Or, you can take the extra step of cold smoking it, to produce nova lox, which will have a nuanced smokey flavor and will add a few more […]
Curtido (El Salvadoran Fermented “Kraut”)
Curtido originates from El Salvador and is standard on the national delicacy, pupusas. It is often sold or available as a street condiment in a vinegar pickled form, similar to how we would use chow chow. My version is more akin to true fermented sauerkraut, consisting mainly of shredded cabbage […]