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Recipes of different fermented foods

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Binurong Pulang Sibuyas (Fermented Red Onions)

The amazing benefits of red onion are better reaped when it’s eaten raw. Fermenting it will temper its bite and the lactic sourness brings out some of its sweetness. Continue reading Binurong Pulang Sibuyas (Fermented Red Onions)

mabifermentsApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023Leave a comment
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Binurong Yacon at Beets (Fermented Yacon and Beets)

We give two of the sweetest crops grown in the Cordilleras–yacon and beets–the sauerkraut treatment. Continue reading Binurong Yacon at Beets (Fermented Yacon and Beets)

mabifermentsApril 15, 2023April 22, 2023Leave a comment
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Binurong Bawang (Fermented Garlic)

Here’s one ferment you can make regularly! Bonus: when you ferment garlic, its pungency mellows out. Continue reading Binurong Bawang (Fermented Garlic)

mabifermentsFebruary 25, 2023March 25, 20234 Comments
Making leeks kimchi
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Leeks Kimchi

Instead of traditional green onions, we used young leeks for this kimchi. Continue reading Leeks Kimchi

mabelmakeskimchiJanuary 15, 2023May 18, 20233 Comments
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Burong Repolyo (Sauerkraut)

This is an easy way to start learning about fermentation, and you get a versatile ingredient great in sandwiches and soups. Continue reading Burong Repolyo (Sauerkraut)

karlabrewsbeersJanuary 8, 2023February 18, 20233 Comments
Fermented Radish and Carrot in a bowl and jar
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Burong Labanos at Carrot (Fermented Radish and Carrot)

Here’s a great alternative to the usual pickles. Fermented radish and carrots are good to eat with rich, savory dishes or grilled and deep-fried food. Continue reading Burong Labanos at Carrot (Fermented Radish and Carrot)

mabifermentsDecember 14, 2022March 13, 20232 Comments
siling labuyo for hot sauce
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Simple Fermented Hot Sauce

Making your own hot sauce is easy. So if you love spicy food, gather your favorite chili peppers and make it as hot as you want. Continue reading Simple Fermented Hot Sauce

mabifermentsSeptember 4, 2022November 29, 20224 Comments
sliced amapalaya starter sisters
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Burong Ampalaya (Fermented Bitter Melon)

Different from atcharang ampalaya, which uses vinegar and sugar, burong ampalaya uses water and sea salt to develop that lactic sourness. Continue reading Burong Ampalaya (Fermented Bitter Melon)

mabifermentsAugust 22, 2022August 17, 20222 Comments
Burong Kamias
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Burong Kamias (Fermented Bilimbi or Tree Cucumber)

This ferment shared by Gretchen Consunji-Lim makes use of ripe kamias and salt. That’s it! Continue reading Burong Kamias (Fermented Bilimbi or Tree Cucumber)

startersistersAugust 3, 2022November 29, 20222 Comments
turmeric bug
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Turmeric Bug

You can also use turmeric root instead of ginger to make fermented drinks. Continue reading Turmeric Bug

mabifermentsJuly 26, 2022August 16, 20221 Comment

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