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This deep purple drink is tangy, salty, and incredibly refreshing, made through the natural fermentation of black carrots and turnips.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":21620,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g black carrots (purple carrots)","name":"Carrots","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"peeled and sliced into long batons","notes":"purple carrots","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g white turnip or kohlrabi","name":"Turnip","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled and sliced","notes":"can substitute with kohlrabi","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"50g fine bulgur","name":"Bulgur Wheat","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"fine","notes":"used as a fermentation starter","group":"Starter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30g rock salt","name":"Salt","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"coarse rock salt","notes":"non-iodized is essential","group":"Brine","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"filtered","notes":"chlorine-free","group":"Brine","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2-3 dried ornamental hot peppers","name":"Chili Pepper","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"optional, for a spicy version","group":"Flavor","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the bulgur in a small piece of clean cheesecloth and tie it securely to create a small pouch.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the bulgur","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large sterilized 3-liter glass jar, place the sliced black carrots, turnip, and the bulgur pouch.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the sliced black carrots, turnip, and the bulgur pouch","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"If you want a spicy şalgam, add the dried hot peppers to the jar now.","group":"Assembly","title":"If you want a spicy şalgam","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Dissolve the rock salt in the water and pour the mixture into the jar, leaving a small gap at the top. Close the lid tightly.","group":"Assembly","title":"Dissolve the rock salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Store the jar in a cool, dark place (away from direct sunlight) and let it ferment for 15 to 20 days. Open the lid once every few days to release any built-up pressure.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Store the jar in a cool, dark place and let it ferment","timerMinutes":21600,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"After the fermentation is complete, remove the bulgur pouch. Strain the liquid into bottles. Serve chilled, optionally including some of the fermented carrot batons (tane) in the glass.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the bulgur pouch","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use rock salt or sea salt for fermentation; iodized salt can hinder the process. Ensure all equipment is sterilized. The fermentation period can vary from 15 to 30 days depending on the room temperature; the cooler the room, the longer it takes.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["3-liter glass jar","cheesecloth","bottles"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_carb","low_fat"],"allergens":["gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately 8 standard glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Şalgam is by definition a make-ahead recipe as it requires fermentation."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep bottled şalgam refrigerated to stop the fermentation process and maintain flavor.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat; serve very cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalgam_0b9a722e08%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=32bb68da-c4a3-4184-ab6f-65cdea5109cb","imageAlt":"Şalgam (Turkish Fermented Black Carrot Juice) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fermented","probiotic","savory drink","black carrot","turkish cuisine","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Şalgam (Turkish Fermented Black Carrot Juice)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:15:02.716Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:15:02.716Z","related":[{"id":"ayran_12a25da817","slug":"ayran","title":"Ayran","description":"A refreshing, savory yogurt-based drink from the Mediterranean, whisked until cold and frothy.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free","soy_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fayran_12a25da817%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3a69eb20-550f-4150-9a26-f5eaae954e6e","imageAlt":"Ayran — recipe cover","tags":["yogurt","refreshing","cold drink","savory","turkish cuisine","easy recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_1d951171f1","slug":"greek-coffee","title":"Greek Coffee","description":"A traditional, strong, and aromatic coffee brewed in a special small pot called a briki. 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