Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Preservation by Lacto-Fermentation
12
Flashcards
0/12
Cabbage
Shred cabbage, mix with salt, and pack tightly into a container to ferment for several weeks. Benefits include the creation of probiotics, improved digestibility, and enhanced flavor.
Cucumbers
Submerge cucumbers in a brine solution and ferment for several days. Benefits are preservation, development of a sour flavor, and the introduction of beneficial bacteria.
Carrots
Slice carrots, combine with salt, and allow them to ferment in a jar. Benefits include increased beneficial bacteria, retention of nutrients, and a unique, tangy flavor.
Beets
Cut beets into chunks, mix with salt and optional seasonings, and ferment. Benefits are the introduction of probiotics, the addition of a tangy flavor to the naturally sweet beets, and the retention of nutritional value.
Garlic
Submerge peeled garlic cloves in brine and ferment for a month. Among its benefits are the mellowing of the pungent garlic flavor, and the enrichment of probiotics that promotes gut health.
Onions
Slice onions, cover with a saltwater brine, and let ferment. Benefits include a mild and sweet flavor development, increased probiotic content, and it can serve as a condiment or side dish.
Green beans
Pack green beans in a jar, add a saltwater brine, and ferment. The benefits include enhanced flavor, retained crispness, and a boost in beneficial bacteria.
Peppers
Slice or leave peppers whole, submerge in a brine, and ferment. Benefits are preservation without canning, development of complex flavors, and potential reduction of the peppers' heat.
Apples
Core and slice apples, then ferment in a brine or through a starter culture. Benefits include the creation of a tangy snack or condiment, the presence of probiotics, and a preservation method beyond canning.
Radishes
Slice or leave small radishes whole, ferment in a brine, often with spices. Benefits: helps in digestion, adds a tangy flavor to the originally spicy radish, and maintains most of its nutritional value.
Turnips
Cube turnips and ferment in a saltwater brine, possibly with seasonings. The fermentation process reduces the bitterness of turnips, encourages the growth of healthy bacteria, and preserves them.
Kimchi
Mix various vegetables with a paste of chili powder, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, then ferment. Benefits include increased probiotic content, preservation of the vegetables, and rich, spicy, and complex flavors.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.