Lacto-Fermented Green Beans
These fermented green beans offer a simple, healthy, and probiotic snack, easily adaptable with yellow wax beans.
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Instructions
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Dissolve salt in filtered water.
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Wash green beans and snap off their stem ends.
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Tightly pack the green beans into a clean quart jar by first laying it on its side, then setting it upright.
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Pour the salt brine over the beans to ensure complete coverage, then cover the jar loosely with a lid.
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Place the jar on a plate and let it ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours.
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After 24 hours, check for bubbles and a mild sour smell.
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Once active fermentation is evident, transfer the jar to the refrigerator door for continued slow fermentation.