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Growing a fermentation practice

Beer Pulutan
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Beer Buddies

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Burong Kultura: Fermentation in the Philippines

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Instant Noodles Alternative: Wheat Noodles with Fermented Mustard Greens

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Growing to Love Natto

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Garlicky Mayo-style Dip (Oil-free)

Here’s a healthier version of mayonnaise and more affordable than cashew mayo! Continue reading Garlicky Mayo-style Dip (Oil-free)

mabifermentsMay 21, 2023April 22, 2026Leave a comment
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Fermented Banana Ketchup

Have too many ripe bananas? How about try making a fermented version of the popular Pinoy condiment. Continue reading Fermented Banana Ketchup

mabifermentsApril 30, 2023July 23, 20234 Comments
Ferments

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, 2023September 25, 2023Leave a comment
Ferments

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, 2023August 15, 2023Leave a comment
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Easy Pasta Salad with Ferments

Opt to make an easy pasta salad when just the thought of slaving over a hot stove to make elaborate dishes in this summer heat already makes you sweat. Continue reading Easy Pasta Salad with Ferments

mabifermentsMarch 26, 2023April 30, 2023Leave a comment
Close up of Tausi and Calamansi Paste for stir-fry
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Tausi and Calamansi Panggisa (Stir-Fry Paste)

Combining tausi, a common fermented product here in the Philippines, and preserved calamansi make for a savory umami bomb of a stir-fry paste Continue reading Tausi and Calamansi Panggisa (Stir-Fry Paste)

mabifermentsMarch 12, 2023April 30, 20231 Comment
Savory Salads To Try This Season
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Savory Salads To Try This Summer

Summer is here and refreshing savory salads are in order. We add home-made ferments to amp up their flavor and nutritional value. Continue reading Savory Salads To Try This Summer

startersistersMarch 5, 2023March 25, 2023Leave a comment
Ferments

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
Sauerkraut in coconut milk
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Ginataang Sauerkraut (Sauerkraut Cooked in Coconut Milk)

Thanks to The Coconut Cookery of Bicol, we discovered another way to use sauerkraut—cooked in coconut milk! Continue reading Ginataang Sauerkraut (Sauerkraut Cooked in Coconut Milk)

mabifermentsFebruary 18, 2023April 29, 2025Leave a comment
Vegan Papaitan
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Vegan Papaitan (Vegan Bitter Soup)

Make a vegan version of this famous Ilocano soup using preserved calamansi Continue reading Vegan Papaitan (Vegan Bitter Soup)

mabifermentsFebruary 12, 2023April 30, 20233 Comments

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