GAPS Lacto-Fermented Cilantro Salsa
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
MAKES 1 QUART
Source: Nourishing Traditions
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Serves 1 people
Categories: STAGE 3
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 small onions, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped serranos or jalapenos
- 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped, (optional)
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons whey, if not available, use an additional 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1/4 cup filtered water
Directions
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Peel the tomatoes by putting them in boiling water for 5-10 seconds until you the peeling crack. Take them out and put in a bowl of ice water to cool. Peeling should come off easily. Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze seeds out.
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Mix all ingredients in a processor and place in a quart-sized, wide mouth mason jar. Press down lightly with a wooden pounder or a meat hammer, adding more water if necessary to cover the vegetables.
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The top of the vegetables should be at least 1 inch below the top of the jar.
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Cover tightly and keep at room temperature for about 2-3 days before transferring to cold storage.