It has been a busy weekend in Serendipity’s charcuterie room, trying to keep up with orders #montaguashtontourism #swellendamtourism #charcuterie
A 3kg of Koji Rice straight out the fermentation chamber. This rice will be turned into Amazake coconut ice cream and a apricot ice cream, using organic apricots from JP de Villiers farm Goedemoed.WHAT IS AMAZAKE KOJI ? Amazake Koji (甘酒麹), a type of Japanese fermented rice product used for various purposes. Amazake (甘酒) is a traditional sweet, low-alcohol or alcohol-free drink made from rice, and koji (麹) is the mold used for fermentation. Below are some common uses of amazake made with koji:
1. Beverage
• Traditional Sweet Drink: Amazake is consumed as a warm or cold drink, especially during winter or at festivals.
• Health Drink: Known for its probiotic and enzyme-rich content, amazake supports digestion and boosts energy.
2. Cooking Ingredient
• Natural Sweetener: Amazake can be used as a sugar substitute in recipes for baked goods, desserts, and smoothies.
• Soup Base: Adds a mild sweetness and depth of flavor to soups, including miso soup.
• Marinades and Sauces: Enhances the flavor and tenderness of meats and vegetables.
3. Skin Care
• DIY Skincare: The nutrients in amazake, such as B vitamins and amino acids, are beneficial for the skin. Some use it as a face mask ingredient for moisturizing and brightening.
4. Health Benefits
• Probiotic Support: Improves gut health due to its fermentation process.
• Energy Boost: Provides a quick source of energy from its natural sugars and nutrients.
• Rich in Nutrients: Contains B vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes that support overall well-being.
5. Cultural and Ceremonial Use
• Festivals: Often served during New Year’s celebrations or at shrines in Japan as a symbol of good health and prosperity.
• Baby Food: Given to young children in Japan due to its gentle sweetness and nutritional value. #montaguashtontourism #swellendamtourism #koji #amazake #cleanfood
Serendipity so green all over, what a privilege to live here. Shoo as I was videoing a crazy wind gust came through almost blew me over 😂🙈
A 20kg batch of Serendipity Deli, Sage and Fennel Italian style salami ready to be vacuum bagged #montaguashtontourism #swellendamtourism @the_blend_deli @the_earth_centre_ @montagulocal #salami #italiansalami #charcuterie
A new batch of pork lomo/ lonza, and pork Coppa done with ageing, now ready for equalisation. #montaguashtontourism #swellendamtourism #montagu #charcuterie
Serendipity Deli Meats charcuterie room eye candy.
Been a busy weekend preparing stock in anticipation of a busy silly season. #charcuterie #deli
Saturday sun downer bliss at homestead Serendipity feeling blessed and at peace with mother earth 💜
A 25 Litre of our very popular Koji Fire Cider, has finished its fermentation process and is ready for bottling.
This probiotic packed drink’s base is rain water, to which we add cabbage, beetroot, turmeric, buchu, garlic, ginger, red habanero chillies and Koji rice. This brew is then lacto fermented. 70% of the immune system is located in your gut, so the health of your gut can have a significant impact on your physical and mental wellbeing and on how you feel day to day. We have had such amazing feedback on this product, why not try a bottle. They are bottled in 330ml bottles. #firecider #firecidertonic #probiotics #realfood
Yummy footlong german frankfurters 🤗😵💫 ready for packing @dieselandcreme @the_earth_centre_
Our baldejan (wild spearmint) herb bed recovering nicely after winter. This herb is mixed with buchu and spices and added to our half pork half beef baldejan boerewors @dieselandcreme @madeinmcgregor @the_earth_centre_ @montagulocal #montaguvillagemarket #boerewors
