Description
Learn how to make delicious fermented garlic scapes at home with this easy recipe. These tangy, probiotic-rich scapes are perfect for adding a flavorful kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Scapes:
- 1 bunch fresh garlic scapes, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces
Brine:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 clove garlic, smashed (optional)
Instructions
- Pack the Jar: Pack the trimmed garlic scapes tightly into a clean glass jar, adding the peppercorns, bay leaf, and optional garlic clove.
- Prepare the Brine: Dissolve the sea salt in the filtered water to create a brine.
- Add the Brine: Pour the brine over the garlic scapes, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Fermentation: Place a weight on top of the scapes to keep them submerged. Cover the jar loosely and ferment at room temperature for 7-10 days.
- Check and Taste: Check daily to ensure the scapes are submerged and taste for desired tanginess.
- Store: Once fermented to your liking, seal the jar tightly and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use non-chlorinated water for best results.
- Enjoy chopped in salads, sandwiches, or with cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
