Description
Learn how to make tangy and probiotic fermented okra at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for adding a zesty crunch to your meals or enjoying as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh okra pods (washed and trimmed)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sea salt (non-iodized)
- 2 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Pack the okra pods: Pack the okra pods vertically into a clean quart-size glass jar, fitting them in tightly but without crushing.
- Add garlic and spices: Tuck the garlic cloves and optional spices around the okra.
- Prepare the brine: Dissolve the sea salt in the filtered water to create a brine.
- Pour brine over okra: Pour the brine over the okra, ensuring all pods are fully submerged.
- Weight and cover: Use a fermentation weight or a small zip-top bag filled with brine to keep the okra below the liquid line. Cover the jar with a cloth secured with a rubber band or a loose-fitting lid.
- Ferment: Let ferment at room temperature for 5 to 7 days, checking daily for bubbles and tangy aroma. Taste starting on day 4.
- Seal and store: Once the okra is pleasantly sour and slightly fizzy, remove the weight, seal with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use small to medium okra pods for best texture.
- Okra may become slightly slippery but stays crisp when fermented properly.
- Add dill, peppercorns, or bay leaves for more flavor variations.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Fermented Foods
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Southern, International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pods
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
