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Ferments and Kimchi

Recipes, tips and ideas for making vegan Ferments, Kimchi and Pickling in a practical, healthy and sustainable way.

Main Ingredients#

  • Cabbage
  • Carrot
  • Turnip
  • Bell Pepper
  • Onion
  • Salt

Sauce Ingredients#

  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Apple/Pear
  • Soy Sauce

Spices#

  • Paprika
  • Cayenne
  • Ginger
  • Pepper

Instructions#

  • Only use clean containers and tools
  • Slice or shred the main ingredients to your desired size
  • Add 3% of salt by weight, combine and squeeze for 10 minutes
  • Leave the mix for 4 hours so the good bacteria multiply
  • Remove the excess salt by washing and draining a couple of times. Excessive salt increases blood pressure and is correlated with stomach cancer. (source)
  • Mix the Sauce Ingredients in a food processor or blender
  • Combine the sauce with the main ingredients and add to the fermentation container, leave solid objects submerged
  • Leave to ferment in a dry space, away from the sun and bugs, for 3-5 days depending on the temperature and desired acidity
  • Close the container and refrigerate

Quick-Pickled Red Onions#