Fermentista

A great recipe to turn cauliflower stalk into a very delicious ferment. I used: Cauliflower stalk Radish One onion A cauliflower floret Fennel seeds, peppercorns 1 clove of garlic Slice…

Yeeees, you heard right, ferment your delicious fake potatoe, you will not regret it!! Slice it into pieces, push it into a jar and add the classic salt brine with…

You should definitely try this!! Fermented leek is absolutely delicious!! I roughly cut the leek into 15cm long pieces, squeezed it into the jar, and added salt brine! For fermentation,…

I cut them into pieces and submerge them in a salty brine. To prepare the brine, I dilute the salt in water by boiling both and then allowing them to…

One of the standard ferments you can find in my fridge, is the much admired fermented chili pepper sauce. It's perfect for adding extra spiciness and flavor to dishes like…

Some time ago, I discovered a fantastic fermented spinach recipe in a fermentation cookbook (I'll share the recipe once I have the next batch of spinach ready to photograph). The…

I fermented this celery using the sauerkraut approach. I cut it into small pieces and mixed it with untreated sea salt, letting it soak for about an hour. Then, I…

When in Greece, I came along fermented eggplants/aubergines. I was not aware that you can ferment them. What a great way of preparing them. A little research revealed that also…

A new experiment is ongoing! I got some very ripe, sweet strawberries that were in the section fruta de compota. But instead of straight doing marmelade, this time I want…

They are soooo good!!! To ferment your cucumbers, slice them and add plenty of spices such as juniper, peppercorns, fennel seeds (but feel free to be adventurous and try different…

One of my favourite recipes! It is from Japan and just so delicious. It takes a bit more time than a "fast brine" but it is worth the effort!! I…

An essential in the fridge for seasoning all kind of foods from salads to stews to pasta, curries. A salt lemon is just a great addition for some sour, salty…

Just so bubbely, perfect subtle sweetness but not at all sweet (I hate lemonades and would not like the kefir otherwise) and sooo versatile. Whatever taste you like (green tea,…

My favourite food from Israel. Brought there by Iraqui Jews its just the best, most flavourful sauce on this planet combining the incredible taste of fermented mangos with all sorts…

Never getting old. There is always a type of kimchi in my fridge - otherwise I don't feel whole. Its like an emergy food. It upgrades every salad, works very…