Description
Garlic-Fermented Cabbage is a vibrant, probiotic-rich side dish that adds a zesty crunch to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh cabbage and aromatic garlic, resulting in a flavorful fermentation process that enhances gut health while elevating your dining experience. Perfect for barbecues, sandwiches, or as a stand-alone snack, this dish promises to impress with its colorful presentation and delicious taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (approx. 2 lbs)
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp sea salt
- 4 cups filtered water
- Optional: 1 tsp dill or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Remove damaged outer leaves from the cabbage and rinse under cold water.
- Slice the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and shred finely.
- Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and garlic; sprinkle with salt.
- Massage the mixture for 5-10 minutes until juices are released.
- Pack tightly into sterilized jars, leaving space for gas expansion.
- Ferment at room temperature away from sunlight for about one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Probiotic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (100g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg