Fermented Red Pepper, Tomato and Chilli

A jar of fermented pepper, tomato and chilli has become a staple in my fridge. It is useful in many dishes and this version was inspired by the ingredients in the Middle Eastern dip Muhammara. It is magical to watch the transformation of simple ingredients through the invisible toil of yeast and bacteria. I often use kefir for fermentation and baking and lacto-fermentation is also a great way to not only preserve fruit and vegetables but to create more complex flavours; there are health ben