Recipes — Cucumber

Fermented cucumbers — often called lacto-pickles — are tangy, crunchy, and full of gut-friendly probiotics. Naturally preserved in brine with herbs and spices, they’re a refreshing alternative to vinegar pickles. These cucumbers develop a complex, savory-sour flavor that pairs perfectly with sandwiches, rice dishes, or as a zesty snack on their own. Ingredients (for a 1L Fermentation Jar) 450 g cucumbers (3 medium), halved lengthwise 20 g sea salt (1 tbsp) 430 ml filtered water (~2 cups) 20 g dill leaves (1 small bunch) 2–3 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves ¼ tsp chili flakes ½ tsp mustard seeds ¼ tsp...