Fermented ginger carrots

Lacto-Fermented Ginger Carrots

Ingredients

• 4-8 organic carrots (depending on size)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 cup water kefir (liquid, not grains that has completed fermentation)
• 2 cups saltwater brine (6 TBS fine or 9 TBS course salt per 8 cups water)

Instructions

1. Peel, (halve to fit in jar if necessary) and slice carrots lengthwise into quarter sticks.
2. Halve garlic cloves.
3. Peel and slice ginger into 1/4 inch pieces.
4. Add garlic and ginger to jar, followed by carrots. Leave 1 inch headspace in jar.
5. Add water kefir and brine to 1 inch under the rim of the jar.
6. Lid jar.
7. Leave on countertop for 5-7 days then refrigerate.