Kvas (квас) is an ancient and beloved beverage from Slavic Eastern Europe. While it is basically a low-alcohol beer, it is enjoyed as a soft drink, even by small children.
Tag: Fermenting
Kvas
Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut
(German, Austrian, Swiss homemade fermented cabbage)
Canned or bagged sauerkraut can't hold a candle to the homemade (hausgemacht) version of this Central European pickled cabbage staple.
Curtido
(Salvadoran cabbage salad)
Curtido is a simple cabbage salad traditionally served with pupusas. Large jars of curtido are kept at restaurants and sides of the slaw are served with most meals.
Baechu Kimchi
(Korean spicy fermented cabbage pickle)
Kimchi, a strongly flavored, odoriferous cabbage pickle, is served as a side dish for almost every Korean meal and is also used in stir-fries, soups and stews.
Vinagre de Piña
(Central American pineapple vinegar)
Homemade fruit vinegars are popular throughout Central America, and vinagre de piña is a favorite, fruity and perfect for vinaigrettes.
Yoğurt
(Turkish cultured milk)
Yogurt is the main dairy product in the diets of peoples stretching in a wide arc from North Africa through the Mediterranean, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Caucasus on into the Indian subcontinent.
Injera
(Ethiopian, Eritrean sourdough crepe)
Injera is the iconic sourdough crepe served with Ethiopian and Eritrean meals. Diners use their right hands to tear off a piece and gather up a bite of stew (wat) or salad.
Couple of Good Cabbage Recipes
Yesterday I planted cabbage plants in my garden. Usually I grow all my plants from seed, because I’m cheap.
Does Sugar Help Bread Yeast Grow?
A Chef Robert from Tularosa, NM, recently posted a comment on the naan bread recipe with a question that can raise hackles among bakers: “Why add sugar to the yeast proofing liquid in bread recipes?”