Sauerkraut is an awesome fermented ingredient that hails from Germany. It is a simple dish that is made from cabbage, but it is super flavorful and is very healthy. The fermentation adds a lot of great bacteria that is really healthy for your gut. The best thing is that is super easy to make and with a few added ingredients you can make it into something you will absolutely crave with every meal.
Ingredients
The main ingredients for the sauerkraut are red and green cabbage, but by adding ginger, garlic, carrots, fresh turmeric, and beets, your sauerkraut will turn out even better and more delicious.
Instructions
- Sterilize a jar by pouring hot water over the outside and the lid. Wait until it dries and comes to room temperature to fill the mixture with it.
- Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut the cabbages into thin strips.
- Put the cabbage in a bowl with some salt and massage it for 10 minutes. This will draw out a lot of the water and will reduce the volume of the chopped cabbage.
- Use the mandoline again or a box grater to grate the rest of the ingredients.
- Massage all the ingredients for another few minutes.
- Pack the ingredients into the jar and cover it with the lid. Once a day pack the mixture down and taste the sauerkraut until it’s where you want it to be, usually about 10 days worth of fermentation.
