Tuesday 13 August 2013

Fermented Dilly Carrots Sticks



Kids love carrots & fermented carrot sticks are an easy ‘side dish’ to add probiotics to any meal or snack! Why are fermented veggies so healthy? The health benefits are endless... First,  they are raw and unpeeled ( which contain all sorts of wonderful nutrients & enzymes!)  Second, fermenting process gives vegetables healthy bacteria that helps strengthen your digestive & immune system. Third, fermented carrots will look great in your kid's lunchbox! ;) Give it a try, your kids will love it!

Ingredients:

* 6 medium carrots, not peeled and cut into sticks
* 1 tablespoon whey  ( can be replace with vinegar )
* 2-3 cloves of garlic
* 1 tablespoons sea salt
* 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
* Filtered water

- Put the carrot sticks into a jar and add the rest of the ingredients. 
- Add filtered water 
- Cover and keep at room temperature for 4-7 days; you can try them at 3-4 days and see if you like them to get more sour.
- After fermenting place your carrots in your fridge! They last for weeks...

2 comments:

  1. So Amy, I really CAN replace whey by Vinegar?? Have you tried it and does it give you the same result?? Coz I'm having hard time finding whey where I am....

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  2. Nermina, you can actually replace whey with raw organic apple cider vinegar, healthier choice! :)

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