This white cabbage and carrot raw sauerkraut makes a superb accompaniment to any meal. It is full of beneficial enzymes and probiotic bacteria.
And I just happen to sell my own home made jars of it!
If you like red cabbage and beetroot… look no further!
Utterly gorgeous!
WHITE CABBAGE AND CARROT SAUERKRAUT
This white cabbage and carrot sauerkraut is rich in beneficial enzymes and probiotic bacteria and is full of prebiotics too.
Ingredients
- 1 white cabbage finely shredded. Keep the outer layers.
- 3 carrots grated or finely chopped
- 2 shallots or 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 handful of sea vegetables such as Dulse flakes or dill optional
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon raw organic apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Put the cabbage, carrots and shallots or onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salt to half a cup of water and pour over the vegetables and massage with your hands for around 10 minutes, until the liquid is released (the brine)
- Then add the remaining ingredients and massage again.
- There should be plenty of liquid/brine now.
- Tightly pack the mixture into a 1 litre jar that has been sterilised (pour boiling water over it and allow to cool)
- The brine should cover all the vegetables. If not add more salted water (using 1 tsp. sea salt for every cup of water)
- Use the outer layers to form a seal on the top.
- Cover the jar and allow to ferment.
- Taste after 3-4 days. If it is slightly vinegary, it is ready, otherwise leave it to continue fermenting. It can take up to 4 weeks depending on the temperature of your room.
- When ready, seal and store in the fridge.
