Juicy Fermented Tomato Kimchi Salad Recipe
I have been researching probiotics and experimenting with Kimchi as a way to nourish my microbiome for many years.
This recipe takes the traditional salad and gives it a unique twist by fermenting the tomatoes and garlic chives.
Not only does this give the dish a salty and spicy flavor, but it also provides the added health benefits of Lactobacillus probiotics.
And the best part? It only takes one or two nights to ferment, making it a quick and easy addition to any meal.
So grab your mason jar and get ready to take your taste buds on a journey!
Tomato Kimchi Ingredients
The Tomato Kimchi ingredients are listed below.
Tomato Kimchi Directions
The step by step Tomato Kimchi directions are listed below in this numbered list.
- 1First, wash the tomatoes and garlic chives under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, and cut the garlic chives into small pieces.
- 3Place the diced tomatoes and garlic chives into a clean bowl.
- 4Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the diced tomatoes and garlic chives
- 5Sprinkle the Korean gochugaru flakes and brown sugar over the tomato and garlic chives mixture. Then, gently mix everything together until the seasoning is well distributed.
- 6Sprinkle the sesame seeds.
- 7Ferment the mixture in a clean, sterile mason jar. Seal the jar loosely with the lid and place it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Allow the mixture to ferment for 1-2 days depending on the temperature of your house. After the desired fermentation time, transfer the jar to your refrigerator and enjoy!.
Things You Can Do With Tomato Kimchi
This is what it looks like after you sprinkle the sesame seeds on your Kimchi.
Here are 3 Tomato Kimchi variation ideas listed below.
Top Tomato Kimchi Tips
When fermenting your tomato kimchi, make sure to use a clean mason jar and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Don't forget to leave the lid loose to allow for gas to escape during the fermentation process.
If you want to try something more tangy make sure to check out this vietnamese kimchi recipe that I prepared after travelling to vietnam.
Once it's ready, you can enjoy your tomato kimchi on its own as a side dish, or add it to sandwiches, rice bowls, or salads for an extra kick of flavor. And if you have any extra kimchi, it can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.
Alicia Harper is a NASM-CNC Certified nutritionist and the editor of ProbioticReviewGirl.
After suffering from recurrent gut issues she spent years researching Probiotics and the microbiome.
She has tested 29+ different Probiotics and is a probiotics expert. As a probiotic fanatic, she has valuable knowledge to share with the world.