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DIY Meal Prep: Food Fermentation for Beginners

Webster Groves Renter Making Kombucha in Their KitchenNot just are fermented foods tasty – who doesn’t love a slice of delightful sourdough bread? – but many individuals claim that they have a range of health benefits, as well. Fermented foods contain probiotics, which may enable you to maintain a healthy balance in your digestive tract and even boost your immunity to ordinary illnesses. Sadly, the process of preparing your own fermented foods may look complex, especially if you’ve never done it before. Plus, buying fermented foods at local health food stores might be expensive. The best part is that making yogurt, kombucha, sourdough bread, and other fermented foods can be both uncomplicated and a perfect way to save money. We’ve compiled a list of easy fermented foods to get you started.

Yogurt. Making yogurt is one of those things that sounds difficult, but it’s not. In reality, you can produce delicious coconut yogurt with only coconut milk and a probiotic capsule. Simply mix the two ingredients, cover with a cheesecloth, and let sit for 24 to 48 hours. Once the yogurt has activated, refrigerate and enjoy!

Kombucha. Working with the bacteria cultures needed to achieve the end result of this fizzy drink may be terrifying. But in fact, it is a fairly simple process. A basic kombucha is made from water, sugar, black or green tea, and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), also known as the “mother.” You can also add other flavors, including fruit, honey, ginger, etc. To make kombucha, the ingredients are combined in a large glass jar and left to ferment for 7 to 10 days. The fermenting process provides the carbonation and flavor unique to kombucha beverages.

Sourdough bread. The key to a good sourdough bread is a sourdough starter. You can make your own, or get one from a grocery store or another sourdough enthusiast. Once you purchase a sourdough starter, you can keep and utilize it again and over again to make delicious homemade sourdough bread.

Fermented juice. Have you ever consumed a glass of wine or cider? So it’s possible that you’ve already tried fermented juice. Apples, specifically, make a tasty fermented apple juice that is both simple and refreshing. Just slice and juice enough apples to fill a glass jar, add some culture starter, seal tightly, let sit for about 3 days, and enjoy!

Sauerkraut. If you’re a fanatic of sauerkraut, it’s very simple to make your own. Simply pack cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds into a clean glass jar, seal, and let sit for 3 to 10 days. The amazing thing about sauerkraut is that it will keep well for several months once it’s ready.

Pickled vegetables. When people think of pickles, they usually think of the vinegar used to ferment them. But you don’t really need a great deal of vinegar to pickle many different kinds of vegetables. Traditional lacto-fermentation methods depend entirely on the beneficial bacteria in the vegetables themselves. By utilizing this process, you can pickle almost any vegetable, including carrots, radishes, and more!

Would you want to begin fermenting your own foods but lack kitchen space? Maybe it’s best to transfer to a bigger Webster Groves rental house! You may contact Real Property Management Specialist or check our listings online.

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