What You Need to Know
Souring is a food preparation technique that causes a physical and chemical change in food by exposing it to an acid. This acid can be added explicitly, or can be produced within the food itself by a microbe, such as Lactobacillus.
Key Parameters
Equipment
pH meterfermentation vesselscheeseclothglass weights
Steps
- 1.
Sauerbraten (Germany): Tenderizes meat while creating characteristic sour flavor
- 2.
Dosa batter (India): Natural fermentation creates lightness and tang
- 3.
Suan cai (China): Preserves vegetables while developing umami complexity