Fermented food recipes

Fermented miso soya bean paste adds an extra savoury hit to this nutritious rice dish topped with fiery chilli-fried prawns

Make our funky fermented ginger lemonade, made with whey. It's also great with gin or vodka for a tangy cocktail

This easy Asian inspired pork recipe is ready in just 15 minutes - use grapefruit and lime as an alternative to fruity yuzu juice

Make your own milk kefir with our easy-to-follow recipe. This tangy fermented dairy drink is similar to yogurt and packed with beneficial probiotic bacteria

Chunks of aubergine are pan-fried with Asian flavours, then stirred into soba noodles for a vegetarian supper

Discover how to make kombucha and the 'scoby', or 'symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast' that forms the base of this fermented drink – then try a secondary fermentation with added flavours

Glaze succulent salmon fillets in miso, balsamic vinegar and soy, then serve on a bed of noodles and beansprouts for an easy and quick dinner party main

An easy, low-fat, low-calorie recipe for miso-glazed aubergines, full of umami flavours. This dish so rich and meaty, it's hard to believe it's vegan

If you're after some healthy vegetarian burgers look no further than these, made with chickpeas plus a delicious mint and pomegranate slaw on the side

Enjoy radish kraut in salads, hot dogs and burgers. It has a similar flavour to sauerkraut, and boasts the gut-friendly goodness of similar fermented foods

Ferment spring onions or wild garlic and add to toasties, cold meats or fried egg on toast for a full-flavour brunch. It will keep in the fridge for months

Serve this filling, low-calorie salad on days when you need a quick midday meal. It makes an ideal lunch, as it's packed with protein to keep you going through the afternoon

Kick-start your morning with this probiotic-rich kefir breakfast smoothie. With mango, orange juice, ginger and turmeric, you'll be ready for the day ahead

Try the simplest way to make classic sauerkraut using raw cabbage. This fermented food is great for your gut and goes very well with sausages and mustard

Find three of your 5-a-day in this quick and easy fried rice, bursting with fresh veg. Fermented foods such as kimchi help to promote good gut bacteria

This Korean classic is made by fermenting cabbage and carrots in a tangy, spicy sauce - try this speedy version for a tasty side dish.

Make a gut-friendly brunch with scrambled eggs and kimchi served on toasted wholemeal bread. Sprinkle with spring onions and a pinch of togarashi to finish

Ideal as a pudding, or make it for breakfast

Try this delicious fruity dish with tangy Greek yogurt

Sumac-spiced baked eggs, lemony tahini and long-stem broccoli make a delicious weekend brunch or speedy midweek meal. Best served with a hearty slice of olive oil toast

A low-fat sandwich that makes a great lunchbox filler and is packed with healthy goodness

Aubergine provides a meaty kick to this veggie main, and the versatile sauce will become a favourite for many a dinner

Combining punchy flavours and contrasting textures, this special colourful salad is sure to be a hit with both vegetarians and meat eaters

Try popular tempeh – made from fermented soya beans – as a substitute for meat. As well as being vegan, this stir-fry is healthy and low in calories