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Transform your summer watermelon leftovers into a tangy, refreshing treat with this fermented watermelon rind recipe. The combination of mint and the briny flavor creates a unique addition to salads or a zesty dressing.
Fermented Watermelon Rind with Mint
Fermented Watermelon Rind with Mint
Chef Karen Wang Diggs
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Transform your summer watermelon leftovers into a tangy, refreshing treat with this fermented watermelon rind recipe. The combination of mint and the briny flavor creates a unique addition to salads or a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 cup filtered water
12 oz. watermelon rind, skin removed, white part + a bit of the red flesh
6 - 7 mint leaves
Directions
Make a brine by bringing the water to boil and dissolve the salt. Allow to cool completely.
Mix the cut melon pieces with mint and pack into a quart-size, wide mouth mason jar.
Pour the brine over. Note: The amount of brine will not cover the ingredients. The brine will draw out quite a bit of liquid from the melon, so within 24 hours, there should be enough to cover the top of the ingredients by about one inch. If there isn't sufficient liquid after 24 hours, add in more brine.
Place your Kraut Source lid on according to directions.
Place your ferment in a cool spot in your kitchen, away from direct sunlight and allow to ferment for 7 - 8 days.