Cultured Probiotic Carrot Recipe
A Simple, Nourishing Way to Support Your Microbiome Naturally
At Rophe Homeopathy, we love to use everyday foods to support balance and vitality. These probiotic-rich carrots are easy to prepare, deliciously crisp, and help strengthen your digestive health one bite at a time.
What You’ll Need
Carrots: baby carrots, sticks, or slices (enough to fill a 1-liter glass jar about 80%)
1 tablespoon of real salt (Himalayan, Redmond, or coarse gray sea salt)
Filtered water
Optional: 3 small slices of fresh ginger and 1 dried chili for flavor and warmth
Instructions
Prepare the carrots.
Wash and cut if needed, then pack tightly into a clean 1-liter glass jar, filling about 80% full.Add optional ingredients
Add the ginger and chili if desired.Add salt and water.
Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of salt, then pour filtered water until it reaches about 1 inch from the top.Seal and set up.
Close the lid loosely (not too tight) and place the jar in a small bowl to catch any overflow.Ferment.
Leave the jar at room temperature for about 3 days. Open the lid once a day to stir and make sure the carrots stay submerged.Refrigerate.
After 3 days, move the jar to the refrigerator to slow fermentation. Allow it to rest for about 1 week before enjoying.
How to Enjoy
Your cultured carrots will be tangy, crisp, and full of beneficial probiotics.
Eat 1 to 2 pieces per day alongside meals.
If you’re new to fermented foods, start small. A few drops of the brine on your food is a great beginning.
Tips for Success
Use real salt. Avoid iodized salt, as natural salts help healthy bacteria thrive.
Keep all carrots submerged under the brine to prevent spoilage.
Taste as you go. A longer fermentation time gives a stronger tang.
Stay consistent. A little fermented food each day supports your gut more effectively than large amounts once in a while.
Why It’s Good for You
Fermented vegetables are rich in probiotics such as Lactobacillus, which help:
Support digestion and nutrient absorption
Strengthen immune health
Reduce bloating and inflammation
Rebalance gut flora after stress or illness
Simple ingredients. Real food. Natural balance.
This is what every recipe at Rophe Homeopathy is all about.