Spiced Turmeric Sauerkraut
This mixed vegetable sauerkraut is lightly spiced for a unique and flavourful variation on a traditional sauerkraut. It is packed full of probiotics and antioxidants for a healthy and delicious condiment. See the section above for some inspiring ways to serve turmeric sauerkraut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 quarts (1.5 L) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermented
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small cabbage (or 1/2 cabbage), grated (about 2 lbs)
- 2 medium-sized carrots, grated
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp salt (non-iodized)
- 1-inch of fresh turmeric root (or 1 Tbsp powdered turmeric)
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- 1/2 tsp cumin seed
Instructions
- Prepare all the vegetables. Mix them with the salt in a large bowl.
- If you can find fresh turmeric, rinse the skin, however, don’t peel it. Using a fine grater, grate it into the bowl. Add the rest of the spices and toss to combine.
- Pack the sauerkraut into one or two glass jars for fermentation. It should make about 1.5 to 2 quarts. Pack the vegetables down in the jar with a wooden spoon so that they are well pressed into the jar, with no air bubbles.
- The salt should draw enough liquid out of the vegetables that they will be submerged, however, add up to 2 tablespoons of filtered water, if needed. Leave at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of headroom at the top of the jar for bubbling. Cap with a lid that will allow gas to escape. Either a loose-fitting lid or a fermentation-specific lid will work.
- Ferment in a cool location for 3-5 days. See notes if you want to ferment for longer than 5 days.
- Store in the fridge and use up within 1 month.
Notes
- If you want to ferment it longer than 1-week, I recommend omitting the peppers (hot and sweet) as they go slimy with longer fermentation periods.
- Powdered turmeric is often treated with preservatives to keep it bright yellow. Try to find a natural, preservative-free brand for all your ferments.
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