Cultured Red Cabbage
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Cultured Red Cabbage
In this Instructable, you will learn how to make cultured cabbage smoothie. Cultured vegetables are different from sauerkraut as it uses a starter. In this recipe, the greens are blended, as opposed to shredded.
Things You Will Need
Two heads of cabbage
Carrots
Beets
Body Ecology Diet Culture Starter
1/2 tsp of sugar source (molasses, sugar, honey, or agave nectar)
1 1/2 cup of warm (but not hot) water*
High-speed blender (e.g. Vitamix or Blend Tec)
Mason jars with lids and screw bands
Large bowl
Medium-sized tray
Mix Starter With Warm Water
Mix the culture starter with 1-1/2 cup of warm water and 1/2 tsp of sugar. This step activates the bacteria. Let it stand as shown by its instructions.
Slice Vegetables
Blend Vegetables
Mix the Starter With the Smoothie
Once 20 minutes has passed, add the starter/sugar mixture into the smoothie. Mix well.
Pour the Smoothie Into Jars
When pouring into jars, leave about one or two inches of headspace for gas bubbles. It should be fermented in three to seven days.
Once Fermented, Refrigerate It
