Fermented Foods - Super Immune Boosters
Besides being Great Immune System Boosters, Homemade Pickles are excellent digestive aids.
Monika’s ‘Most Delicious’ Homemade Kimchi
Chinese Cabbage Kimchi
Ingredients - 1 head of Chinese cabbage 3 small Jalapeño red peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1 small onion, 1-2 tblsp sea salt
Cut the cabbage in small pieces remove the center (too hard for pickling) chop peppers, onions and garlic in small pieces - add all vegetable ingredients in large mixing bowl layer of vegetables - sprinkle of sea salt until all ingredients are in bowl - press and mix with hands or a wooden mallet until juice is expelled from vegetables - fill jars and press down with hands or a wooden utensil. allow at least 2 inches of space in the jars for expansion. set in a cool dark place and check the lids daily to release excess gasses. (3-4 days) Put away in a cool dark place for three to four weeks or in the fridge.
Monika’s ‘Most Delicious’ Homemade Sauerkraut
Homemade Saeurkraut
Saeurkraut is one of the oldest and healthiest immune booster foods known to man. It is simple to make and only requires loving care & attention, but the rewards are fantastic.
Daikon Radishes - Great for Quick Pickles
Quick Umeboshi Pickles
Umeboshi quick pickles are a magnificent digestive aid for any meal and are easy to prepare. A popular vegetable for this method is the Daikon radish but there are a myriad of vegetables which are tasty and effective for good digestion and immune boosting.