Your Healthy Gum Sauerkraut
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Beauty begins from within: Your Healthy Gut Sauerkraut
Dive into the tangy world of sauerkraut, the ancient superfood that’s been tickling taste buds for centuries! This zesty delight is simply cabbage and salt (and sometimes a dash of other spices) transformed into a crunchy, probiotic powerhouse.
Our easy-peasy recipe uses just green and purple cabbage, salt, and a hint of allspice to create a rainbow of gut-friendly goodness.
Your tummy will thank you! Sauerkraut is brimming with probiotics, those friendly bacteria that keep your digestive system in top shape, boost your immune system, and can even help fend off chronic illnesses.
Recipe Author: Beautiful on Raw
Preparation Time: 15 min
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
• 1 green cabbage
• 1 purple cabbage
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon of allspices
Instructions:
Wash the cabbages well and cut them into thin strips. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, coarse salt, and allspices. Massage the cabbage with your hands to release its juice. Place the cabbage in a fermentation jar with a lid.
Place a weight on the cabbage to keep it submerged in its juice. Let the sauerkraut ferment for at least 2 weeks, or until it reaches the desired flavor.
Tips:
• For a more intense flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of dill seeds or 1 teaspoon of ground cumin.
• If you don't have a fermentation jar, you can use a glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
• To prevent the sauerkraut from spoiling, make sure the weight is always on the cabbage.
• You can store the sauerkraut in the refrigerator for several months.
Ingredients: red cabbage, green cabbage
Recipe Type: Appetizer