Fermented Beetroot with Orange Zest and Ginger

Appetizers | World cuisine

⏳ Time

10 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Fermented Beetroot with Orange Zest and Ginger

Ingredients

Beetroot - 4 pieces
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Allspice berries - 1 teaspoon
Black peppercorns - to taste
Cloves - 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon sticks - 2 pieces
Ginger Root - 1 head
Orange zest - 1 piece
Whey - 2 tablespoons
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Water - 3 cups
Coarse Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot; boil the beetroot for 3 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Drain again and place the beetroot in a sterilized 1-liter jar, adding the mustard seeds, allspice, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix the whey, honey, and water; pour into the jar with the beetroot (the marinade should completely cover it). Pour any remaining marinade or water into a resealable plastic bag and place it on top of the contents of the jar.

Step 4

Wrap the jar in a large kitchen towel and let it steep at room temperature (20—23˚C) for 1 week. When the beetroot is ready, season with salt, cover the jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for no more than 1 week.