Fermented Beet & Apple Slaw - Thyroid Loving Care

Fermented Beet & Apple Slaw

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Fermenting Time: 4 days

• Total Time: 4 days and 5 minutes

• Course: Salad

• Cuisine: American

• Keyword: apple, beet, fermented, salad, slaw, summer

• Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 3 large large apples(about 1 ½ pounds, cored but not peeled)

• 2 large beets(about 1 ½ pounds, peeled)

• 2 star anise pods

• 1 tbsp whole cloves

• 1 tbsp unrefined sea salt

Instructions

1. Shred apples and beets in a food processor or by hand.

2. Toss the shredded apples and beets together until well-combined and mixed together.

3. Add the star anise, whole cloves and salt to the apples and beetroot. Combine well.

4. In a mason jar or vegetable fermenter pack in mixture.

5. Mash with a wooden spoon or mallet to encourage the fruit and vegetables to release their juices and encourage bacterial growth.

6. Ferment in for a minimum of three to four days, or longer, depending on the level of warmth in your kitchen.