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VEG FERMENT
Carrot Ginger Ferment
Carrot Ginger Ferment is crisp, tangy, and balanced with the warmth of ginger.
Ingredients
Everything you need.
- 400 g carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch finger-thick pieces
- 100 g fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 450 ml filtered, non-chlorinated water
- 19 g non-iodised sea salt
Equipment
- 1L glass fermentation jar
- Glass weight
- Grommet lid and airlock
Method
Step-by-step.
- Prepare the Vegetables Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into 2-inch finger-thick pieces. Peel the ginger and slice it into thin matchsticks.
- Sterilize the Jar Clean your 1L fermentation jar with hot water and let it dry completely before use.
- Pack the Jar Arrange the carrots and ginger in alternating layers inside the fermentation jar - ensure carrots form the top layer, packing them tightly.
- Add the Glass Weight Place the glass weight on top to keep the vegetables submerged during fermentation.
- Prepare the Brine In a jug, dissolve the 19 g non-iodised sea salt in 450 ml filtered, non-chlorinated water.
- Add the Brine Pour the brine into the jar until the vegetables and glass weights are completely covered, leaving about 2 inches of headspace.
- Seal Close the jar with the grommet lid and attach the airlock. Fill the airlock halfway with clean water.
- Ferment Leave the jar at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, for 3 to 6 days.
- Taste and Store Start tasting from Day 3. Once the vegetables have developed a pleasant tang and are still crisp, move the jar to your refrigerator.
Notes & variations
Tweaks, swaps, what we've learned.
- During the monsoon, ferment in a clean, dry spot away from damp walls or direct humidity.
- Always keep the vegetables completely submerged beneath the brine.
- Use filtered, non-chlorinated water and non-iodised sea salt for reliable fermentation.
- Store refrigerated after fermentation and enjoy over the next 2 to 3 months.
- This Carrot Ginger Vegetable Ferment is a simple way to enjoy seasonal vegetables in a naturally fermented form. With crunchy carrots, warming ginger, and beneficial probiotics, it's a delicious accompaniment to everyday meals, especially during the monsoon when comforting, flavourful foods are most welcome.
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