Fermented vs Unfermented Hot Sauce

HOW IS TRADITIONAL HOT SAUCE MADE? Traditional hot sauce is all about simplicity and boldness.  The basic sauce recipe starts with hot chilli peppers—think jalapeños, habaneros, or even the infamous Carolina Reaper—blended with vinegar, salt, and often garlic and other spices.  The chosen ingredients are heated to meld flavours, and...

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Kimchi Stew Recipe, Kimchi Jjigae, 김치찌개

Symbiota’s own Kimchi Jjigae, or Kimchi Stew Recipe.  Deeply flavourful, warm and as comforting as a mother’s hug.  Full of nutritious ingredients and favourite flavours, this is a recipe to treasure.  Brew up a bowl of rich south-east Asian goodness.

How to Make Kimchi Dumplings

Symbiota’s own Kimchi Dumplings. Hit your tastebuds and your gut health with one incrediblydelicious dish to satisfy every South-East Asian comfort food craving. A mouthful that’s juicy andflavourful, with a spicy, tangy Kimchi kick, with richness and texture from pork and tofu.

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EASY WHOLE WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD – THE RECIPE YOU’LL SAVE FOREVER:

Symbiota’s own easy 100 whole wheat sourdough bread recipe. Harness the benefits of slowfermentation with a Symbiota sourdough starter, changing gluten structure to be easy on tummies.

Probiotic Watermelon Cocktail – non alcoholic version included.

As the warm summer sun shines down, there are few treats that are as refreshing as chilled watermelon, with just a touch of fresh mint. Delightful watermelon is summer’s fresh fruit with the highest-water content, delivering the perfect drink choice for summer hydration.  Watermelon is incredibly versatile in flavour and...

Tempeh Recipes that are easy and delicious

Tempeh Recipes: A Guide to a Delicious and Nutritious Plant-Based Protein Tempeh is a versatile and nutritious plant-based protein that has gained popularity worldwide for its unique flavour and numerous health benefits. Tempeh originated in Indonesia, and tempeh is traditionally crafted through a fermentation process that binds soybeans together, creating...

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Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (using Symbiota Sourdough Starter)

A delicious whole wheat pizza recipe crafted from Symbiota’s sourdough starter, instead of using instant yeast.  A crunchy whole wheat crust, from an easy-to-follow method, with impressive toppings.  Perfect for family pizza nights.

How to Make Water Kefir: A Simple Guide

What is Water Kefir? Water kefir is a fermented probiotic drink using water kefir culture (also known as water kefir grains). This delicious, dairy-free beverage is packed with up to 50 different strains of probiotics and beneficial bacteria. Not to be confused with milk kefir, this effervescent drink is made...

How to Make Milk Kefir at Home

What Is Milk Kefir? Milk kefir is an ancient fermented milk beverage packed with many beneficial bacteria and yeasts. Milk kefir can be fermented to be a drinking yogurt, or can be strained to a consistency of cream cheese/ labneh. Milk kefir is tangy like yogurt, and can be fermented...

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Fermented Christmas Pie Fruit Mince

Ingredients: 200g chopped dates 140g Cranberries 300g raisins  1 orange, zested and juiced 50g walnuts 1 Apple grated with peel on 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger.  ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons of cultured liquid ( this could be whey from milk kefir, sauerkraut juice...

Easy Sourdough Scone Recipe

These sourdough scones are buttery, flaky, and the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard. They come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or cheese & bacon! Ingredients 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (omit for...

Kefir Cheesecake

Milk kefir can have up to 60 different strains of probiotics. It is super versatile and can be included almost anywhere.  Here is our irresistible Kefir Cheesecake recipe. Note you could substitute you kefir with viili yogurt Ingredients: For your Kefir Cheesecake base: 1 packet Vanilla Wine Biscuits 6 Tablespoons...