🎃 Got lots of squash in the garden and looking for an easy, natural way to preserve them while taking care of your health? This lacto-fermented squash recipe is for you!

Thanks to lacto-fermentation, you can preserve your harvest and enjoy its benefits all year round! Guaranteed, fermenting squash is easier to make than you might think 😉

Once fermented, squash can be added to dishes (risotto, salads, etc.) or eaten on its own as an appetizer.

Lacto-Fermented Squash Recipe

Fermenting squash is a simple way of preserving this vegetable in a healthy, natural way, and enjoying the benefits of fermentation.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 21

Servings L

Equipment

Chopping board
Chef's knife
1 1L Le Parfait jar
1 Glass for diluting the salt
Tablespoon
ViscoDisc insert

Ingredients

1 medium squash (Red Kuri squash)
1 bay leaf
6-7 black peppercorns
½ tsp. yellow mustard seeds
1 onion
1 garlic clove
1 sprig of thyme
Water (enough to fill the jar)
1 ½ tbsp. salt

Steps

Prepare the Ingredients

Cut the squash in 2, remove the seeds with a tablespoon, and cut into quarters or cubes.
Peel the onion and garlic and cut into large chunks.

Fill the Jar

Place the mustard seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, and sprig of thyme at the bottom of the jar.
Arrange the pieces of squash, onion, and garlic tightly together.

Ferment the Squash

In a glass, mix the salt with a little water to dissolve it well and pour this brine into the jar. Top up with the remaining water to cover the vegetables.
Place a ViscoDisc insert to prevent the vegetables from rising above the water.
Close the jar tightly with the rubber seal.
Store at room temperature for 3 weeks (a dish underneath will prevent any spillage).

Notes

🔪 You can use any variety of squash, but remember to peel them if needed (Butternut, Hungarian Blue...)

Easily vary the flavours with fresh ginger, turmeric, gochugaru chili, or even coriander seeds. Indulge yourself!

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Ready to go further? Try our delicious Lacto-Fermented Squash Risotto to delight the entire family!

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