Fiery Ferments: 70 Stimulating Recipes for Hot Sauces, Spicy Chutneys, Kimchis with Kick, and Other Blazing Fermented Condiments - Paperback

by Kirsten K. Shockey (Author), Christopher Shockey (Author), Darra Goldstein (Foreword by)

Add both health and heat to your plate! The bestselling authors of Fermented Vegetables present an array of techniques and formulas to make naturally fermented spicy sauces, relishes, and spreads--plus dozens of recipes that use your hot ferments.

"A must-have for home chefs who adore the wonders of fermentation and believe any dish is elevated by a dose of heat." --Tara Whitsitt, founder of Fermentation on Wheels

Learn about the history of spices plus the best techniques for fermentation before diving into the fiery recipes. Chiles take the spotlight, but other traditional spices like horseradish, ginger, and peppercorns also make cameo appearances. Whet your appetite with recipes such as:

• Thai Pepper Mint Cilantro Paste
• Aleppo Za'atar Pomegranate Sauce
• Mango Plantain Habañero Ferment

Dozens of additional recipes for breakfast foods, snacks, entrées, and beverages highlight the many uses for hot ferments. Each recipe is accompanied by a serving size yield and a reference to the techniques shown earlier in the book, making this the only guide you'll need for your spicy fermenting experience.

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From the best-selling authors of Fermented Vegetables comes a tongue-tingling array of condiments sure to heat up your table. These recipes combine probiotic goodness with spices and flavors inspired by cuisine from around the world. Includes more than 40 ways to make fiery ferments part of any meal! Tickle your taste buds with fermented versions of thai pepper mint cilantro paste, ginger pickles, Jamaican jerk sauce, lemon achar, kumquat chutney, Caribbean salsa, stuffed pickled cherry bomb peppers, sriracha, aleppo za'atar pomegranate sauce, gochujang, green peppercorn mustard, chocolate cranberry mole, and more.

Author Biography

Kirsten K. Shockey and Christopher Shockey are the coauthors of the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. They got their start in fermenting foods with their farmstead food company, where they created more than 40 varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. Their current focus is on teaching the art of fermenting vegetables to others through classes and workshops at their farm. They live on a 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon.