
Raw cabbage sauerkraut - for good gut health!

Sauerkraut in German, literally means "sour cabbage. It is finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. It has a long shelf life and a distinctive sour flavor, both of which result from the lactic acid formed when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage leaves.
Pickled cabbage is a way to introduce probiotics into our gut. Probiotics help to improve the gut flora by introducing good bacteria that help in better digestion, absorption and assimilation.
Ingredients
- Cabbage: 2 cups(shredded)
- Carrots: ½ cup(shredded)
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Ginger: 2 inch piece(Juliennes)
- Chilli flakes: 2 tsp
- Rock salt: 1 tbsp
Method
- Remove the outer leaves and reserve. Cut cabbage to remove the thick core. Reserve the core.
- In a large bowl place the shredded cabbage , Juliennes of carrot and ginger with salt. And allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- The salt will break down the cell walls and allow the veggies to release water.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Press and massage with your hands to help the veggies release more juices.
- Pack the mixture into a glass jar and press down to allow the liquid to rise up to the top.
- Place the reserved outer leaf on top of the mixture so as to form a cover. Place the core on top of that. When the jar closes the core should press the contents down so that they are covered by the juices.
- If that doesn’t happen, then use a piece of carrot to keep the contents submerged.
- Ensure an inch of space at the top of the jar.
- Place the jar in a warm place. Allow fermentation for a week.
- Release the gases building up in the jar many times every day.
- Taste the cabbage to see if it has arrived at the required sourness you like.
- Once ready, remove the carrot piece/cabbage core and cabbage leaf and store in refrigerator for months.
Eating guide
- Food group, vegetable-based fermented foods.
- Can be served with meals.
- Pickled vegetables to pizza toppings or sandwiches.
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