Fermented foods

[Bernard]

Cheese, yoghurt, wine, kombucha, sauerkraut to name a few.

[wtg]

@Axtremus said in Fermented foods:

Alcohol is fermented

I think technically alcohol is a byproduct of fermentation.

Distilled spirits wouldn't count, and commercial beer products are probably pasteurized so the good stuff gets killed along with any unwanted microbes.

I see a home brewing hobby in @Steve-Miller 's future!

[Jodi]

You can use whey from strained plain yogurt to kick start fermented veggies in a mason jar. I’ve done it with shredded carrots and cabbage. Add salt and some spices and a pickling weight, get a lid that lets the gas escape and leave it on the counter for a few days til it gets fizzy, then put it in the fridge. Eat a couple of spoonfuls with a meal.

[Steve Miller]

I’ve never heard of a pickling weight.

Now I want one.

[Axtremus]

@wtg said in Fermented foods:

I think technically alcohol is a byproduct of fermentation.

Good point.

[RealPlayer]

My wife drinks kombucha every day. I like it too, but it’s not an everyday thing for me.

I use miso and soy sauce in cooking often. Kimchi now and then. They all seem to be very good for the digestion, for the gut.

And sourdough bread.

I used to make beer. It was delicious but messy and a lot of work and specialized equipment. That was 20 years ago when good beer was hard to find. Now you can get great beer everywhere.

[pique]

"Yogurt works, but plain yogurt tastes awful without a whole lot of sugar which seems to defeat the purpose. I’ve never tried kefir or kombucha -what do you do with it? What else is there?"

I only eat yogurt plain and unsweetened. Maybe try some different brands? They aren't all alike. Costco sells Bellewether plain yogurt and I think it is especially yummy.

Kefir is just liquid yogurt. I drink straight kombucha only rarely. I usually put the ginger-lemon kombucha from Costco in my pomegranate lemonade to zing it up a bit.

Costco also has dried apricots with probiotics in them now. Mr Pique bought it and they are good!

I loves me a good dill pickle, but other than that I don't go in much for fermented foods except in very small doses.

[dolmansaxlil]

I love fermented pickles and sauerkraut. Kimchi in small doses only. Yogurt is great. But kefir and kombucha both make my stomach turn. I need to find a savoury yogurt dish for breakfast (is there such a thing?) as I don’t love sweet in the morning.

[Bernard]

@pique said in Fermented foods:

"Yogurt works, but plain yogurt tastes awful without a whole lot of sugar which seems to defeat the purpose.

I only buy plain yogurt, the amount of sugar in flavored yogurts is awful. Brown Cow brand is my favorite, comes with a layer of cream across the top. Lots of water leaches out of it though, once the cream layer has been broken. I mix in a few teaspoons of orange marmalade or strawberry jam or top it with maple syrup. I know that adds sugar but at least I can control it.

[wtg]

@dolmansaxlil said in Fermented foods:

I need to find a savoury yogurt dish for breakfast (is there such a thing?) as I don’t love sweet in the morning.

How about Avocado Yogurt Toast?

Avocado Yogurt Toast

Give your avocado toast a protein boost with this clever twist.

Spread Greek yogurt on whole grain toast, then top with mashed avocado, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.

This toast combines the creaminess of avocado with the tanginess of yogurt for a satisfying breakfast.

It’s packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber to keep you full all morning.

https://mykitchenmates.com/yogurt-breakfast-ideas/

[wtg]

@Steve-Miller said in Fermented foods:

I’ve never heard of a pickling weight.

Now I want one.

DIY:

https://www.farmcurious.com/blogs/farmcurious/58156485-diy-fermenting-weights