Fermented Corn (Maize) Kernels
I initially made fermented corn as a way to create a lactobacillus-rich neutral flavored brine I could use to inoculate other dishes (like legumes). This recipe uses a 5% brine …
No Nukes ☮ 3 Pepper Cukes
Using three chile peppers in various forms, these no nukes cukes hold some heat, while simultaneously being balanced by the inherent coolness of the cucumber. Want it hotter? Leave the …
Citrus Hopped Pickles
Here’s a riff on the garlic dill pickle recipe. It uses hops and citrus peels. If you like IPA beer, you’ll dig this variation. I’ve used salt-and-pepper variety of cukes …
Bok Choy Kimchi
Bok choy is a green in the cabbage family, and is common in Asian cuisine. It has a delicate flavor and slightly softer texture than other types of cabbage. I …
Kale-Scallion (Irish) Sauerkraut
This sauerkraut variation is inspired by ingredients common to Irish cuisine– kale and green onions. We made it around St. Patrick’s Day, so there’s a li’l green theme going, too! …
White (Sweet) Miso
Miso is an umami-rich paste made by mixing beans (historically, soybeans), salt, and koji, a grain (usually rice) which has been inoculated and fermented with a mold, Aspergillus oryzae. The flavor and …
White Kimchi (Cut Cabbage)
White kimchi refers to any style of kimchi that does not contain red pepper powder. It predates spicy kimchi in Korea by several hundred years. There are hundreds of ways …
Cranberry Jalapeño Sauerkraut
Looking for an autumn or holiday themed sauerkraut? This tart-sweet-spicy version has it all! Print Cranberry Jalapeño Sauerkraut Prep time: 1 hour Fermentation time: 7-28 days Yield: 2 quarts Ingredients …
Umeboshi Hummus
Looking for ways to incorporate more fermented foods into your diet? Middle East meets Far East in this mashup of hummus with umeboshi. Print Umeboshi Hummus Prep time: 10 hours …
Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Learn how to use (almost) every part of the watermelon. Austin shows you two ways to make fermented pickled watermelon rinds. I use a 5% (by weight) brine, which is …