Raw Sauerkraut With Turmeric
"A subtle blend of spices combined with zingy ginger gives this super healthy raw sauerkraut a nice crunch, a little heat, and plenty of flavor. Raw sauerkraut goes through natural fermentation, a process that will produce minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, and probiotics which are essential in maintaining a healthy gut. This recipe adds even more health benefits with the star ingredient - the notorious turmeric making this turmeric sauerkraut a superb anti-inflammatory side dish. We all know how good fermented food is for us so, try this raw sauerkraut with turmeric and other exciting spices, it makes an amazing side dish, sandwich filler, or a snack. "
Serves20
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking MethodNo Bake
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage head (approx 1kg) white or red
- 3 cloves garlic washed and crushed (pealed or unpealed)
- 1 knob fresh ginger *
- 1 knob fresh turmeric * see notes
- 15 g salt (pickling salt) * see notes
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 large carrot
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Initial and Cabbage Preparations 1. Take the equipment out or clean it. This will include a chopping board, knife, large mixing bowl, mixing wooden spatula, 1ltr preserving jar, and a teaspoon. Wash all with hot soapy water and rinse with boiling water to remove any undesirable bacteria. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and rinse with hot water.
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Initial and Cabbage Preparations 1. Take the equipment out or clean it. This will include a chopping board, knife, large mixing bowl, mixing wooden spatula, 1ltr preserving jar, and a teaspoon. Wash all with hot soapy water and rinse with boiling water to remove any undesirable bacteria. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and rinse with hot water.
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Putting The Sauerkraut Together 1. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a larger mixing bowl, add the salt and mix with clean hands to thoroughly combine. I personally like to massage the cabbage with salt so it's easier to handle it as it softens but it is somehow tastier too. Massaging the cabbage meaning to slightly rubbing it to get that crushed effect. Alternatively, use a cabbage crusher to do this.
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2. When the cabbage is ready, you will have a reduced by half amount of cabbage in the bowl. You will also end up with about 200ml (1 cup) brine in the bottom of the bowl.
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3. Add the chopped, shredded, or crushed pieces of carrot, sliced ginger and turmeric roots, and all the desired spices. Mix thoroughly with the mixing wooden spatula.
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Jarring the sauerkraut 1. Jar the unpasteurized sauerkraut by adding this into the jar and pressing it down tightly to remove any air bubbles. Also, make sure to scrape the inside of the jar with the spatula or a spoon so every shred of cabbage is submerged into the brine.