Fermented Food Recipes

Pickling is a method of preserving food in vinegar or brine. It’s one of the oldest methods of food preservation. The word pickle originated from the Dutch pekel and the German pókel, which is salt or brine.   The history of pickling starts in Mesopotamia back in 2030 B.C. In 50 B.C. … [Read more...]

Ginger ale is a non-alcoholic and refreshing drink made of fresh ginger and carbonated sweetened water. It’s probably the easiest soda you can make at home with little effort. It can be consumed directly to enhance your energy levels and feel fresh or used as a base to improve the flavors of … [Read more...]

Yogurt is very easy to make at home and fans of yogurt will agree that the homemade version is much better than the store-bought one.  All you need to do is get your hands on a yogurt starter culture with active or live lactobacillus bacteria.  You may also invest in a yogurt maker, … [Read more...]

Fresh milk and rennet is all you need to make a white, soft and delicious cheese at home.   You probably never thought is that easy, right? And trust me - once you make your first homemade cheese you will never go back to buying cheese in a tub from your supermarket. Cheese is one of … [Read more...]

Kimchi is a staple in Korean cuisine. It is a popular traditional side dish made of fermented and salted vegetables like Korean radish and cabbage. Kimchi is made from a broad selection of seasonings such as garlic, ginger, spring onions, chili powder (popularly referred to as Gochugaru by natives), … [Read more...]