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 […]
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Everything Bagel Pickles
My mom had bought me some Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning” because she knows how much I love “everything” bagels, which I’m assuming you know but in case you don’t is like a magical all-in-one bagel usually with the toppings poppy, sesame, coarse salt, dehydrated onion, and […]
Apple Garlic Juniper Sauerkraut
Making a delicious, healthy, probiotic-rich sauerkraut is within your reach. Don’t go for the vinegar preserved so-called kraut on store shelves, and you can skip the pricey fermented kraut at natural food stores. This is something you can make inexpensively (even organic cabbage is usually around $1.49/lb.), and with a […]
Coconut Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink with Baby Coconut Water)
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 surprising […]
Sauerruben (Fermented Turnips)
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 […]
Gari (Pickled Sushi Ginger)
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 […]
Fermented Escabeche (Mexican pickled veggies)
If you’ve been to an authentic taqueria, you might have seen large containers of pickled vegetables (and sauces) which you can enjoy as condiments on your food or simply on their own. These might be whole or sliced pickled jalapeno, carrots, onions, cauliflower, radish, or a mix of some of […]
“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. […]
Easy Fermented Sriracha Sauce
From its obscure beginnings in the early 20th century Thai town of Si Racha, this sauce has taken the US by storm, specifically in the form of Huy Fong Food’s iconic “Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce” with the rooster featured on the label. Delicious though that sauce may be, it is […]