Beet Radish Kimchi
In general, I have a passionate ambivalence to beets. I know it’s a superfood; I’m trying to work on it. Inevitably whenever I put one in my mouth, I still …
Chinese Sauerkraut (Suan Cai)
Chinese sauerkraut dates back almost 5,000 years! Traditional varieties are made with Chinese (Napa) cabbage or mustard cabbage (gai choy). I consider this recipe to be a hybrid of sauerkraut …
✌ 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 …
Mustard
The word mustard derives from Latin, mustum (fermented wine) + ardens (“hot” seeds). The well-known spicy condiment is made from the seeds of either the white (aka yellow) mustard plant …
Cranberry Jalapeño Sauerkraut
Looking for an autumn or holiday themed sauerkraut? This tart-sweet-spicy version has it all!
Kimchi (Napa Cabbage) 김치
Kimchi originates from Korea, and roughly means “salted vegetable.” There are hundreds of ways to make it, offering an unlimited canvas on which to paint different flavors. Use any crunchy …
Spicy Sauerkraut
Looking to spice up your basic sauerkraut? Give this variation a go… adjust the level of heat to your liking. This recipe posts up about a 2 out of 5 …
Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobagi)
Kimchi can be made with so more than just cabbage! There are almost 200 varieties of kimchi in Korea, using different vegetables and ingredients. This style, known as oi sobagi …
Ponytail Radish Kimchi
Young radish (yeolmu 열무김치) aka “ponytail” kimchi is a summer delicacy. Use the whole veg, stems and all! Traditionally it is made with fresh green and red chiles. I substituted red …
Brussels Sprouts Kimchi
I did an experiment to see if Brussels Sprouts (a close cousin to Napa and green cabbage) would make a good kimchi. Not surprising, it does! At first I quartered …
