Fermented garlic pickle is one of the most popular and healthy Iranian pickles.
Ingredients
- 500g fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 litre filtered water
- Optional spices (black pepper, bay leaf)
Method
- Peel the garlic and place in a sterilised jar
- Prepare the brine (2% salt)
- Pour the brine over the garlic
- Close the jar and keep at room temperature
- Ready after 7–14 days
Important Notes
- Do not use chlorinated water
- The jar must be completely sterilised
- Garlic must be fully submerged in brine