Description
Learn how to make delicious fermented carrots at home with this easy recipe. These probiotic-rich carrots are a fantastic addition to your meals and great for your gut health.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into sticks)
Brine:
- 2 cups non-chlorinated water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Additional:
- 1 garlic clove (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Pack the Jar: Pack the carrot sticks, garlic, peppercorns, and dill (if using) tightly into a clean jar.
- Prepare Brine: Dissolve sea salt in water to create a brine. Pour the brine over the carrots, ensuring they are submerged.
- Fermentation: Use a weight to keep carrots under the brine. Cover with a loose lid or cloth secured with a rubber band. Ferment at room temperature for 5–7 days.
- Taste Test: Check daily after day 3 for desired tanginess. Once ready, seal and refrigerate.
Notes
- Keep carrots submerged to prevent mold.
- Fermentation time may vary with room temperature.
- Use filtered water for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
