Tuesday, June 29, 2021

My favorite way to use garlic scapes

Hi There,


Do you know about garlic scapes?  They're the long, snake-like flower of the garlic plant.  

 

They taste like a cross between garlic and green onions - so delicious.  And you can find them at the farmers market during late spring and early summer.

 

You can use them just as you would garlic cloves. But I like to ferment them - turning them into gorgeous sour-salty fermented pickles.  And it's a lot simpler than you think. 💚

 

Here's why I think you'll love it:

  • It's so easy. All you have to do is fill a jar with scapes, and then cover them with a saltwater brine.  Then you wait while all the good bacteria do their work.
  • Garlic is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. Garlic is rich in antioxidants and helps to support the heart.  It's also rich in antiviral compounds.
  • It's rich in beneficial bacteria. Since the scapes are naturally fermented, they're rich in beneficial bacteria which support metabolic and digestive health as well as the immune system.

Snag the recipe (+ tips) here → Fermented Garlic Scapes

 

Peace + Wellness,

Jenny McGruther, NTP

Nourished Kitchen

 

P.S. If you're serious about fermentation, I recommend picking up some glass weights. They help keep veggies submerged in brine, meaning better and more reliable ferments (with less chance of mold). 🌿
 

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