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Kimchi recipe for your dog

Adapted from Jolly Mutt
This recipe outlines the process for making homemade kimchi for your dog. It includes a variety of vegetables and fruits, such as cabbage, radishes, carrots, and apples, fermented in a brine solution.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Ferment Time (Max) 5 days

Equipment

  • 1 Large container ~2-3 Liter

Ingredients
 

Brine and herb mixture

  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp ground ginger root
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Chopped Veggies

  • 1 head geen, red, or napa cabbage
  • 8 ounces red or daikon radishes
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 bell pepper no seeds

Chopped Fruits

  • 1 apple no seeds
  • 1 pear no seeds

Instructions
 

  • Make a brine/herb mixture with sea salt, sesame seeds and oil, water, and ground ginger root.
  • Add the mixture to a big container with chopped vegetables and fruits.
  • Cover the container partially and leave it at room temperature for several days (maximum of 5 days). This will promote fermentation.
  • After 5 days, put the lid on the container and refrigerate it for as long as you want. It will stay fresh for up to a year.
  • Take a teaspoon of kimchi and mix it with your dog’s food. See how the pup reacts to it. You can increase the quantity by a teaspoon per 20 pounds of their weight.

Notes

Image Credit: falconp4, Pixabay
Keyword doggy friendly kimchi, kimchi for dogs