Very spicy fermented cabbage

Very spicy fermented cabbage

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Discover this recipe for spicy fermented cabbage, a traditional condiment with a strong and flavorful taste.

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Discover this recipe for spicy fermented cabbage, a traditional condiment with a strong and flavorful taste.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting24 hr
  • Total24 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostPricey
  • Calories203 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodfermentation
  • Estimated cost$27.15 $6.79 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $21.06
  • $3.95
  • $1.52
  • $0.44
  • $0.08
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. The vegetables are washed, and the ends of the peppers are cut off. ≈ 3 min
  2. The pickles and carrots are washed and cut into rounds. ≈ 3 min
  3. The onion is also cleaned and cut into large pieces. ≈ 3 min
  4. The parsley leaves are cut and arranged in the jars, along with a bay leaf, black peppercorns, and vinegar. ≈ 3 min
  5. The peppers, pickles, and carrots are then arranged on top. ≈ 3 min
  6. Finally, salt is added, and hot water is poured in until it reaches the level of the lid. ≈ 3 min
  7. If the peppers are too spicy, you can add 1 teaspoon of sugar (to reduce the heat). ≈ 3 min
  8. The jars are sealed and boiled for 3 minutes, then turned upside down until they have cooled.

The bill

Very spicy fermented cabbage

  • 1 kg of green “Shipka” peppers$21.06
  • 1 kg of small cucumbers$3.95
  • 1 kilogram of carrots$1.52
  • 3 large, fresh onions$0.44
  • 2 tablespoons of salt$0.08
  • 5 tablespoons of vinegar$0.10

Total$27.15

that's $6.79 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories203 kcal
Fat0.7 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Carbohydrates33.3 g
Sugars27.4 g
Fiber17.8 g
Protein6.4 g
Salt0.4 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of green “Shipka” peppers
  • 1 kg of small cucumbers
  • 1 kilogram of carrots
  • 3 large, fresh onions
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 5 tablespoons of vinegar
  • One bay leaf
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • hot water

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