Ingredients
1 large green cabbage
1 cup carrots
2 medium onions
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp sea salt
1/2 sachet caldwells starter culture
1/4 cup water
Method
Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot and slice the onion very finely
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onions, oregano, chilli flakes and salt.
Massage or lightly pound these ingredients for 5 - 10 minutes until juices are released from the cabbage.
In a separate small bowl, combine caldwell starter culture and water. Stir gently and allow to sit for 8 minutes (maximum of 10 minutes).
While you are waiting, clean your fermenting jar with very hot soapy with and rinse well.
Add starter culture/water mix to your vegetables and combine well.
Pack vegetables tightly into your jar and cover with 2 large cabbage leaves, making sure there is enough brine to cover the leaves
Seal jar and fill airlock with water.
Leave in a cool place out of sunlight for 1 - 2 weeks.
Enjoy as a delicious side to various meat and vegetables dishes.
*If you want to make this in a 5L Crock pot, simply double or triple the recipe :)
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