DIY Fermented Foods: Easy Recipes for a Happy Gut.

Love a tasty treat and want to boost your gut health? We do too, which is why we came up with this list of delicious and nutritious fermented food recipes to help. All jam packed with probiotics and easy to make at home.

Why Choose Fermented Foods?

Fermented foods are like magic for your gut. They help with digestion, keep your immune system strong, and taste amazing! 🤩 Triple win in our eyes.

Simple DIY Fermented Foods:

1. Sauerkraut

Ingredients:

- 1 cabbage

- 1-2 tablespoons sea salt

Instructions:

1. Shred the cabbage.

2. Mix with sea salt and massage until it gets juicy.

3. Pack it into a jar, making sure it’s submerged in its liquid.

4. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. Taste until you like it, then refrigerate.

2. Kimchi

Ingredients:

- 1 Napa cabbage

- 1 tablespoon sea salt

- 2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

- 1 teaspoon sugar

- 4 green onions, chopped

- 1 carrot, julienned

Instructions:

1. Chop and salt the cabbage. Let sit for 1-2 hours, then rinse.

2. Mix pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and sugar.

3. Toss cabbage, green onions, and carrot in the mix.

4. Pack into a jar and let sit at room temperature for 2-5 days. Taste until you like it, then refrigerate.

3. Yogurt

Ingredients:

- 4 cups milk

- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt with active cultures

Instructions:

1. Heat milk to 180°F, then cool to 110°F.

2. Stir in the yogurt.

3. Pour into a jar, cover, and keep warm for 6-12 hours until thickened. Refrigerate before eating.

Happy Fermenting!

With love & light,

Team Kurami.