Fermentation: How To Make Your Own Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Brine Pickles, Kefir, Kombucha, Vegan Dairy, And More

by Asa Simonsson

Winner of the Best Fermentation Cookbook at the Gourmand International Cookbook Awards 2020!



Cabbage, salt and water... and time. That’s all it takes to make one of the healthiest foods. Ferments are amazing, they not only are great-tasting, but are very good for you. Used for centuries as a natural way of food preservation, they are now known to actively improve digestive balance and gut health.

What is more satisfying than lining up a row of brightly colored jars that you have made yourself, all bursting with natural goodness? Ferments are cheap and easy-to-make, yet full of sophisticated flavors, aromas and textures. And the benefits of fermented food can be found in much more than cabbage this detailed and practical book also shows how to make all kinds of delicious brine pickles, kimchi, kefir, kombucha,nut cheeses, and sourdough.

Genres: Health, Cooking, Cookbooks

240 pages, Hardcover

Published December 20, 2019

Reviews

[Carmel Audsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is a nutritional therapist, naturopath and nurse who advises that under-functioning digestive systems are unable to assimilate vital nutrients from the food we eat, or properly eliminate toxins and waste products. She explains that fermenting and culturing are traditional ways of preserving food, not only to extend an ingredient’s life, but to make it more digestible. Gut bacteria not only protect our gut from unwanted invaders, but can regulate our immune system. Making your own sauerkraut, kimchi, brine pickles, kefir, kombucha, vegan dairy and more, allows you to control the amount of salt used, and to obtain the health benefits of making and eating fermented foods. Asa Simonsson recommends eating fermented foods to combat a host of modern day ailments that start in the gut. The recipes are easy to follow and delicious. I was given an advance copy of this beautifully photographed and informative book.

[Nausea · Rating 2 out of 5]

How about we provide some peer reviewed citations before claiming that fermented foods can cure Autism Spectrum Disorder, yeah? Can't wait for the sequel on coffee enemas. Vague and clunky writing and biased conclusions.