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Fermented foods (kimchi, pickles)

Fermented foods: 7 Transformative Recipes for Gut Health

Fermented foods are rich in probiotics and enhance gut health.

  • Total Time: 2 days 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 quart 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium napa cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup sea salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve salt in water.
  2. Add the chopped cabbage and soak for 2 hours.
  3. Rinse cabbage under cold water and drain well.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix ginger, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, and pepper flakes.
  5. Add the cabbage to the spice mixture and mix thoroughly.
  6. Packing the mixture tightly into a clean jar.
  7. Leave at room temperature for 2-5 days to ferment.
  8. Refrigerate and consume within 3 months.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level to your taste.
  • Fermentation time varies based on temperature.
  • Use clean utensils to avoid contamination.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Fermented Foods
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 40
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: kimchi, pickles, probiotics, gut health