Basic Fermentation: A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation

by Sandor Ellix Katz

Fermented foods are great for your health, and this book is a great resource for learning to use the microbes around you. Wanna learn how to make your own sourdough? Miso? Beer? Yogurt? Injera (Ethiopian sourdough) bread?!!! It's in this handy dandy and super resourceful guide for fermenting in the comfort of your own home. Yummy home made sour cream! Buttermilk! Cheese and tempeh!!! Double and triple wow your friends and family with the helpful directions on how to ferment your own kimchi and other tasty, briny treats.This was the original zine written by Sandor Ellix Katz before he went on to become an international fermenting superstar. Even in its new, beautifully-photographed hardcover format, it's still his most accessible, basic, and pocket-sized guide! 

Genres: Food

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2017

About the author

My name is Sandor Ellix Katz, and I am a fermentation revivalist.

Reviews

[Dani Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting , conversational and a quick read. Basic fermentation gives simple and clear instructions for getting started on producing your own fermented foods I'm excited to try a few of the recipes included in this book.

[Shannon E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic little book to get you started. Enjoyable read, beautiful photos.

[Sergio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pocket guide. Straight to the point, no extra fluff to wade through. Perfect for a quick reference into the world of fermentation.

[Jeffrey D. Breckenridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Introduction

Excellent Introduction to wild fermentation. Any easy read understandable and easy how to instructions. I appreciate Mr. Katz wisdom.
Thank you