Intro to Lacto-Fermentation – Fermented Carrot and Celery Sticks Recipe
Description
Whenever someone asks me about fermentation projects to try at home for beginners, I encourage them to try a simple lacto-ferment!
This recipe would be perfect for anyone looking to start fermenting vegetables at home, and only requires a clear jar, some vegetables, and a simple salt water brine.
To make this quick and easy fermentation at home, simply add cut celery stalks and carrot sticks to a clean mason jar, and mix with enough salt water to cover. Burp the contents every day for about five days, and then transfer to the fridge—it couldn’t be easier!
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the carrot and celery sticks to a clean, one-quart mason jar.
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In a separate container, mix the water and Kosher salt and stir until the salt dissolves completely.
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Add the whole peppercorns to the jar with the carrot and celery sticks.
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Pour the salt water brine over the vegetables to cover completely.
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Add a glass or ceramic fermentation weight to keep the carrot and celery sticks submerged beneath the surface of the salt water brine.
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Open the jar each day to allow any built-up gas to escape.
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Store at room temperature for roughly five days, and then transfer the contents to the fridge and enjoy.
