I always keep a range of pickled vegetables in the fridge and refer to them as ‘the condiment that can go with anything’ as they add a lovely, ‘café style’ sophistication to otherwise simple dishes. Not only do they impart a tangy flavour and appealing crunchy texture to almost any meal (from salads to sandwiches, cheese platters to crackers, Buddha bowls to burgers), they are also healthy for your digestion.
Better still, they are super easy, quick to make, and keep in the fridge for up to three weeks, so you can enjoy them whenever you like. They make great DIY gifts for foodie friends and family too.
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What you should know about: Fermented Food & Drink
Renowned for supporting healthy digestion, fermented food and drink are worth adding to your diet. And they’re easy to add too! From kombucha and kefir, to kimchi and sauerkraut, there are plenty of wonderful options that you’re sure to enjoy. When fermented, these foods support the growth of good bacteria known as probiotics – which are great for our gut and overall wellbeing.
Want to add them to your diet? Give these a go:
- Sauerkraut – sprinkle over salad for added crunch
- Miso – stir it into your favourite soup or even better, butter your toast with it – yum!
- Kimchi – add it to your favourite dishes, ramen, or stirred through a stir fry
- Sriracha – love a bit of spice? Switch up your next dish with this flavourful sauce
Or better yet, try this easy recipe – great for pairing with practically any dish!
The core ingredient: Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar steals the show in this delicious recipe. Made from fermented apples, this versatile liquid tastes great mixed into salad, on its own as a refreshing drink and when soaked in your choice of light veggies - like cucumber and carrot. It’s also great in our Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies – a tasty protein-rich snack or lunchbox filler.
Support your fermentation journey with Fermentation Kits & Accessories
Become the next cheese connoisseur or sourdough superstar with accessories here to help along the way. From yoghurt to kombucha and sauerkraut, ditch the store-bought stuff and make your own with our selection of easy kits.
Ingredients:
For the pickling brine:
- 3 cups SkyBright Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons raw sugar
- 4 teaspoons salt
Vegetable Suggestions:
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Radish
- Cauliflower
Add-ins:
- Fresh chilli
- Garlic cloves
- Whole peppercorns
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
Method:
- Wash medium wide-mouthed jars with hot soapy water. Dry well and set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables – ribbon, slice, dice or chop your vegetables of choice (suggestions above).
- Chop your chosen add-ins such as fresh chilli, peel the garlic and gather fresh herbs if using.
- To prepare the pickling brine: in a medium bowl combine warm water, sugar and salt, stir until sugar and salt have fully dissolved, add vinegar.
- Place the vegetables and add-ins of choice into the jars.
- Pour pickling brine over vegetables ensuring they are fully covered.
- Seal each jar and give it a gentle shake to combine. Set aside for a minimum of 1 hour. The longer you leave them the more pickled and tangier the vegetables will become. Pickled vegetables will last in the fridge for up to three weeks.
Servings: 3 cups of brine = 3 cups of vegetables
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Pickling time: 1 hour
Nutritional Information*
Amount per serving
- Calories: 40
- Total fat: 0g
- Total carbohydrate: 10g
- Protein: 0g
*Nutritional Calculation for pickling Brine only. Nutritional information is based on approximate calculations by My Fitness Pal
Dietaries: Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Keto | Vegan