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...

Cucumber Kimchi, or Oi Kimchi, is a quick, crunchy, and refreshing take on the classic Korean ferment. Made with fresh cucumbers, carrots, and Gutbasket Kimchi Paste, it’s light yet flavorful — offering natural probiotics that support digestion and boost gut health. Perfect for warmer days, this quick kimchi brings a zesty, hydrating twist to your plate while keeping your microbiome happy. Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 500 g cucumber (4 cups, cut into sticks) 100 g carrot (¾ cup, julienned) 50 g spring onion (½ cup, chopped) 1 tbsp sea salt (10–12 g) 1 tbsp Gutbasket Kimchi Paste Get...

Cucumber Mint Cooler is a light, cooling probiotic drink that blends cucumber’s natural freshness with mint’s soothing aroma. Naturally fermented with Gutbasket Ferment Spice Mix, this drink is perfect for hot days — hydrating, gut-friendly, and bursting with flavor. Think of it as your homemade fermented mojito — minus the sugar and alcohol, plus probiotics! Ingredients (for a 2L Fermentation Jar) 200 g cucumber (peeled or unpeeled, chopped or grated) 80–100 ml fresh lemon juice (from 3–4 lemons) 10–15 fresh mint leaves 60–75 g raw cane sugar or jaggery 1 sachet Gutbasket Ferment Spice Mix 1.75–1.8 L filtered water Instructions Prepare...