Kkakdugi simply means “cubed.” When you look for recipes, they are inevitably cubed Korean radishes (perhaps allowing to substitute with daikon). However, I wanted to show how any root vegetable could be fermented in this way. Turnip kkakdugi is absolutely delicious. Here are some of my homegrown turnips. This batch […]
If you’ve ever heard about or made tepache, you probably know it is a traditional lightly fermented pineapple drink. It has a popular association with Mexico, but I’ve met Colombians and Brazilians who tell me they drink the same thing, or something similar. It’s a refreshing drink with a […]
When I first learned about sauerruben, I knew I had to make it. For one thing, I love sauerkraut. I’ve always enjoyed turnips, whether baked, grilled, in soup, shredded raw in salad, etc. It is also an incredibly healthy vegetable. Sauerruben can be used in any of the ways you […]
Although I’m not a chef or nutritionist professionally, I have a long passion for cooking, nutrition research, organic home gardening, and exercise. Actually, my job has had a huge role in my food interests. I am a professional ESL teacher who has had the good fortune of visiting a number […]
