Tiktok trend we think is super good for your gut!
If TikTok said it, then it MUST be true! Right?!
Cucumber salad is going VIRAL on TikTok at the moment so we thought why not try it ourselves.
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Fermenting food is like pre-digesting it for our gut. When we eat it, it is super easy to breakdown and our tummy has less work to do.
Quick cucumber pickle
We know fermented foods are good for us. But at home, we are also looking for something delicious to compliment a dish. Nutritionist Mel made us this recipe that adds texture, flavor and some kick-arse spice to the plate.
It is refreshing, cooling and full of heat at the same time. Enjoy with any Japanese or Asian inspired dishes.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium cucumbers of your choice
- 4-5 tablespoons of white caramelized balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of gochugaru (large hot pepper available from asian grocers)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- clove garlic
METHOD
Roughly slice cucumbers with the skin on into large diagonal chunks. Throw them into a large bowl with all the other ingredients and stir well to and coat.
Set them aside with a small plate covering the bowl for 10 minutes before serving. You can leave them longer if you wish. To store leftovers, just pop the cucumber into an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Base Pickling Brine
Pickling food is an ancient way of preserving it, eradicating bad bacteria while isolating good bacteria and increasing bio-availability of the food. All of this adds to the health benefits of eating pickled food.
The pickle itself will develop a different taste and texture to its fresh counterpart, adding to the diversity of your plate and palate. It is super easy to pickle most fruit and veg and you can play with the flavors by adding herbs and spices as well.
INGREDIENTS
- 1L filtered water
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 heaped teaspoon of salt
- Pickling herbs and spices (you can buy this pre-made from the supermarket spice section)
METHOD
Heat the water slightly and add the sugar. Stir until it has dissolved. Add the vinegar and salt and mix well. Use this as your pickling brine for the following pickles.
Try it for yourself and let us know what you think!
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