Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
15°C - 25°C
Time
5 days
3 days - 7 days
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Nswaa (Uganda): Fermented leaves form the base of this stew served with millet bread
- 2.
Gomen kitfo (Ethiopia): Fermented leaves add acidity to balance spiced butter in this dish
- 3.
Laing (Philippines): Fermentation develops umami depth in this coconut milk-based dish
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation