Kimchi, Kefir, Sauerkraut and all other fermented foods

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Chak

Any decent sources on where to start with fermented foods? I used to hate the stuff, but my sister got me into Kimchi and I can't get enough of the stuff.

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Polygon in reply to @Chak

I think noma guide to fermentation get's rated well here. I'm hoping to pick up a copy soon.
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Skülly in reply to @Chak

OOPS DUNNO WHY I tagged chak. Soz Chak.

I’ve tried various veg lacto-fermented, including one mixed one with fennel included. It was bloody gorgeous. However I heard somewhere that fennel is problematic for fermentation as something in it doesn’t allow lactobacillus to flourish.

Anyone else tried?

In other news, along with lots of saurkraut and variations, recently I made a fucking bonkers version of picalilli using fermentation. Put in lots of dry spices (mustard, coriander, cumin, turmeric), ginger l, garlic and some chili, with cauli, onion, corgette, cavolo nero and bit of red pepper. Three weeks under water. Drained it, then into sterilised jars. It is magificent.