Home-Made Vinegar Dressing through Lactic Acid Fermentation Process
Looking for a new and healthier alternative to traditional vinaigrettes? Look no further! This simple recipe uses fermentation brine to create a probiotic-rich dressing that adds depth and tanginess to your salads.
The Recipe
To make this probiotic vinaigrette, you'll need a stainless steel or glass bowl and a whisk or fork. Here's a basic recipe to get you started:
- Measure some leftover brine from your vegetable ferment. A good starting point is 1/4 cup (60ml).
- Whisk or shake together approximately 3 parts oil (such as olive oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil) to 1 part fermentation brine. For example, use 3/4 cup (180ml) of oil and 1/4 cup (60ml) of brine.
- Add flavorings such as Dijon mustard, minced garlic, herbs, black pepper, or a touch of honey to balance flavors.
- Taste and adjust for the right balance of tartness and seasoning.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for a few days; because it contains live cultures, keep it chilled and consume within a week or so.
Customization
The beauty of this recipe is its versatility. You can adjust the seasoning to taste, and be careful with the salt, as the brine already contains salt. This vinaigrette recipe is popular for reusing pickle brine, but any fermentation brine can be used. The vinaigrette is customizable and can be adapted to various fermentation brines, such as cabbage or kimchi brine.
Health Benefits
Using this vinaigrette adds health benefits, including being rich in probiotics, to salads. Fermentation brine contains beneficial lacto-fermentation microbes and organic acids that can provide a tangy flavor and probiotic benefits to your vinaigrette.
In Summary
By using the brine as the acid base of your vinaigrette paired with oil and seasonings, you can maintain the probiotics present in the brine by avoiding heat and vinegar that would kill beneficial bacteria. Using leftover brine reduces waste and enhances your vinaigrette with natural acidity and complexity from fermentation. Enjoy the health benefits and unique flavor of this probiotic vinaigrette on your next salad!
This unique probiotic vinaigrette recipe incorporates fermentation brine, offering a healthier alternative for your salads. The versatile dressing can be customized with various oil choices and seasonings to suit your taste, including Dijon mustard, garlic, herbs, black pepper, or honey. By using leftover brine, you're not only reducing waste but also enhancing the vinaigrette with a natural acidity and complexity from fermentation. Moreover, this vinaigrette is beneficial for your lifestyle and health since it is rich in probiotics due to its use of fermented brine.
