As you know, I’m big on fermented foods and cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, kale and cabbage). Combine the powerful detox-friendly properties of glucosinolates (sulfur-containing compounds these veggies are super rich in) with the wonderful healing properties of probiotics and you’ve got a health and beauty powerhouse.
I adore all things fermented (from miso to kimchi and coconut kefir) so of course I’m a big sauerkraut fan. I’ve done all kinds of variations on this cultured food classic but this version is the one I like most. It’s got just the right combination of flavor, spice and ease.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Healthy Living, Healthy Raw Snacks, Raw Food Recipes
INGREDIENTS
1 large head of cabbage
4 garlic cloves
2 inch piece of ginger
1 tablespoon of Celtic salt
2 jalapeño peppers
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the cabbage in four parts and slice into thin strips using a mandoline slicer.
Soak the cabbage in a solution of 50% vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Rinse well.
Slice the peppers and peel the ginger and garlic.
Place the prepped peppers, ginger and garlic in a food processor and pulse until you obtain a nice chunky paste.
Add the paste and salt to the shredded cabbage and store in a half gallon mason jar.
Fill with water (make sure the cabbage if fully submerged) and store in a dry and well ventilated kitchen cabinet or pantry.
Let the sauerkraut sit for five days (or more), then refrigerate. The fermentation will slowly continue in the fridge.
Enjoy!
Photography and Recipe by Ndoema
9 thoughts on “Spicy Sauerkraut”
Can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you for sharing! I love spicy sauerkraut more than normal sauerkraut and so does my family!
I love how fresh it looks! Must try.
I was thinking of using Chinese cabbage for this, I wonder if it would still taste good. I’ll keep you posted!
I can live on this forever haha! Thanks for the recipe
This looks easy enough to do. I can definitely wing this! Lol, thanks Ndoema 🙂
I’m tired of restaurant sauerkraut! Looking forward to more of your kitchen adventures.
Thank you for including the recipe! Dying to try this really soon.
Thanks for including a link to your slicer. I’m always crazy about your kitchen tools!
My husband adore’s kimchi. For sure he would love this!