Name: Fermented Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Lacto-Fermentation
Ingredients: 12 Eggs, hard-boiled & peeled; 3 cups Water (chlorine-free); 2 tbsp. Salt (non-iodized); 1/2 tsp. Sugar; 1 packet Starter Culture or 1/4 cup juice from kimchi, sauerkraut, or any other vegetable ferment.; 1/4 cup Onion, chopped; 2 -3 Garlic cloves, crushed; 2 Hot Peppers of choice (Jalapeno, Fresno, Serrano...); 2 Bay Leaves; 1 -2 Dill sprigs; 1/2 tsp. Coriander seed, crushed; 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp. Mustard Seed

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Salt-brained fermented eggs are the best way to prepare eggs. The fermentation process gives the boiled eggs a slight zingy taste that is extra special.

Fermented boiled eggs can replace a regular boiled egg in any recipe, potato salad, deviled eggs, egg salad sandwiches, the list goes on.

How To Season Fermented Eggs

The flavor combinations are limitless with fermented boiled eggs.

You can add a little sauerkraut or kimchi brine to the recipe to give it a kick of flavor and boost the health benefits. Or add fresh ingredients such as garlic, onions, dill, bay leaves, hot peppers, or your favorite pickling spice mix.

How To Serve Fermented Eggs

Whether you’re having a family reunion, holiday get-together, company party, or even a birthday, your guests will be impressed with fermented eggs.

Nothing transforms a party like a yummy homemade and healthy appetizer. There’s something so festive about the fermented zing, and your guests will be sure to appreciate the effort you put in to make this delicious treat.

Fermented Eggs

December 15, 2021

by Katie

Cuisine Lacto-Fermentation

Category Fermented Food Recipes

Persons

Serving Size

1 egg

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Notes

The fermented eggs will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. If they begin to smell off, do not consume them.

Ingredients

12 Eggs, hard-boiled & peeled
3 cups Water (chlorine-free)
2 tbsp. Salt (non-iodized)
1/2 tsp. Sugar
1 packet Starter Culture or 1/4 cup juice from kimchi, sauerkraut, or any other vegetable ferment.
1/4 cup Onion, chopped
2 -3 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 Hot Peppers of choice (Jalapeno, Fresno, Serrano…)
2 Bay Leaves
1 -2 Dill sprigs
1/2 tsp. Coriander seed, crushed
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Mustard Seed

Instructions

Dissolve the salt, sugar, and starter culture (or juice) in 3 cups of water
Poke each egg 5 – 6 times with a toothpick to help the fermentation brine penetrate the egg.
Place the eggs, onion, garlic, peppers, bay leaves, dill, and seasonings in the jar.
Add the water until the eggs are completely submerged.
Seal with a lid or airlock top.
Gently shake the jar to mix the ingredients
Place jar in a cool place and allow it to ferment up to 3 days
Place in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.