How to Create Fermented Recipes at Home

These fermented foods are super easy to make at home!

Did you know that you can actually lose weight faster by eating fermented foods? It’s true! These foods are chock-full of probiotics, beneficial bacteria that keep your system running at peak performance. Adding fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, or kombucha to your diet can help create a healthier gut, which will actually reduce cravings and curb your appetite, helping you lose weight faster and more effectively. Wondering where to start? Learn how to create fermented recipes at home. It’s actually much easier than you might think!

Kimchi

Kimchi is an Asian fermented cabbage, and it’s an absolute staple in Korean cooking. While it’s traditionally made with fish sauce, we make our recipe with seaweed to keep it vegetarian-friendly. It’s so easy to make kimchi at home – all you need are a handful of ingredients and some patience. Learn how to create fermented recipes with our step-by-step kimchi guide!

Sauerkraut

Raw sauerkraut is one of the top five fermented foods that flush fat. We don’t actually have a recipe on the site because it’s so easy to make. Simply combine 5 pounds of shredded cabbage with 3 tablespoons of kosher salt. Alternate the cabbage and salt in layers in a 1-gallon container, ending with salt on the top. Cover the mixture with a clean dish towel and weigh it down with a plate and a few jars of water. In a few days, the water from the cabbage will create a brine. Skim off any white scum as it rises to the top and your sauerkraut will be ready to eat in about two weeks.

Store it in the refrigerator and use it to make dishes like our Healthy Pierogi Casserole!

Apple Cider Vinegar

Did you know that apple cider vinegar is a fermented product? It’s full of prebiotics instead of probiotics, which feed the healthy microorganisms in your gut. Learn how to create fermented recipes at home with this guide to making ACV.

Kombucha

Kombucha is one of our favorite fermentables because it’s easy to make and it tastes absolutely delicious. You can flavor it any number of ways, making it taste like a healthier version of soda! You may be able to find artisanal kombucha at specialty markets near you, but it’s also incredibly easy, so why not give the DIY version a shot? All you need to do is get a SCOBY starter culture, and you’ll be ready to brew in no time!

Kefir

Like kombucha, kefir is a fermented beverage, except you make it from yogurt instead of tea. It’s considered an ancient antidote for better health because people have been drinking it for centuries! It’s relatively easy to make at home, and there are numerous kits available online. If you’re dairy-free and don’t want to make kefir from yogurt, check out this water kefir grain kit.

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