Recipes & Blog — Kimchi

If you're looking to try something a little different this Shrove Tuesday then, these savoury kimchi pancakes are a winner. Crispy, piquant and moreish; this dish punches way about its weight in terms of flavour - all you'll need is a few humble ingredients and 20 minutes tops! INGREDIENTS Makes 4 Large pancakes 2 1/2 Cup Plain Flour 2 1/2 Cup Water 1 Large egg (beaten) 2 Cup Kimchi  Oil for frying (we like Groundnut oil) Dipping Sauce - Optional 1/2 deseeded large chilli (finely sliced) 2 TBS soy sauce 2 TBS rice vinegar 2 TBS water 1 tsp sesame...

Although tofu is often used as a vegan alternative to scrambled eggs, this is nothing like the latter, packing a fiery kick, depth of flavour and nutrients galore from the many spices and kimchi. It works beautifully on avocado toast for a weekend brunch or as a light lunch on it’s own. I also like to stir in spinach at the end for a kick of iron. Per portion it gives you same amount of protein as 2 eggs (12.5g approx) and, if watching your cholesterol, less saturated fat so an excellent plant based alternative. Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp...

Whether you're taking part in veganuary or are simply trying to eat more veg, these kimchi gyoza are a must-try. They make a great, light alternative to the traditional pork-filled kind. Heating the kimchi in the gyoza will kill some of the live good bacteria (in the same way that pasteurisation does) so be sure to add a little extra on the side in order to get plenty of live good bugs! INGREDIENTS: Makes approximately 30 gyoza Ready made Gyoza wrappers (available from good Asian food stores) 1 TBS oil for frying (we used peanut & sesame) For the Filling...

What is fermentation? The process of fermentation has been utilised by man for thousands of years and was originally a means of preserving food prior to the advent of refrigerators. During fermentation, carbohydrates in food are broken down into acids by various kinds of probiotic bacteria and yeast. Why should I be eating fermented foods? Eating unpasteurised ferments such as Kimchi and Sauerkraut is a natural way of getting probiotics into your diet. Probiotics are the 'good bacteria' that help to keep our guts healthy. Studies have shown that our gut flora (the bacteria that live in our digestive system)...