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Origins of Sauerkraut
You may have heard that sauerkraut was a German invention, but that’s not necessarily true! Sauerkraut is thought to have originated in northern China. It made its way to Europe about 1000 years later and was eaten by Dutch seafarers as a way to prevent scurvy, due to sauerkraut’s vitamin C content. (source)
How to Make Sauerkraut
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the process of making sauerkraut, don’t be! It’s as simple as slice, salt, massage, and forget about it for a week. For this sauerkraut you will: This 6-ingredient sauerkraut strays a bit from traditional kraut as we added sliced apple, radish, garlic, and ginger for a tangy-sweet kick. It’s loosely inspired by white kimchi, which is a less spicy version of red kimchi and is adapted from our SUPER flavorful Carrot Beet Cabbage Sauerkraut!
How Long to Ferment Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut can take anywhere from 24 hours to 10 days to properly ferment. This will largely depend on temperature, your preferred level of tanginess, and how well the ingredients were mixed with the salt. We found our sweet spot to be around 7-10 days for a noticeably tangy flavor with quite a kick. We hope you LOVE this kraut! It’s:Slightly sweetGingeryCrunchyProbiotic-rich& Super flavorful! It would be delicious in breakfast bowls or other bowls (such as this Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowl or this Vegetable Quinoa Harvest Bowl), on salads, or just by the spoonful (just don’t double-dip — you want to avoid contamination)!
More DIY Fermentation Recipes:
Easy Vegan Kimchi Cultured Vegan Sour Cream Probiotic-Cultured Vegan Cheese 2-Ingredient Coconut Yogurt
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