{"product_id":"japanese-pickles-ferments","title":"Japanese Pickles \u0026 Ferments","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the everyday art of Japanese pickling and fermentation in this hands-on workshop. Working with seasonal vegetables, you’ll learn three distinct approaches to preserving—vinegar pickling, soy-based pickling, and natural fermentation—while discovering how salt, acidity, time, and seasoning transform fresh produce into flavorful accompaniments for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, we’ll make crisp Daikon Amazuzuke, a sweet-and-sour rice vinegar pickle; savory Cucumber Shoyu-zuke with ginger and sesame; and a seasonal naturally fermented vegetable pickle selected according to what’s at its best. Along the way, you’ll learn the fundamentals behind each method and how to adapt these approachable techniques in your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this workshop you’ll:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn three approaches to Japanese pickling: vinegar pickling, soy-based pickling, and natural fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how salting vegetables affects texture, draws out moisture, and prepares them for pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore how vinegar, soy sauce, aromatics, and seasonings are balanced to create bright, savory, and umami-rich flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the fundamentals of vegetable fermentation, including salt, temperature, timing, and how to recognize a healthy ferment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain practical techniques for adapting Japanese-style pickles to different vegetables throughout the seasons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll Take Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou’ll leave with three different Japanese pickles made during class—Daikon Amazuzuke, Cucumber Shoyu-zuke, and a seasonal fermented vegetable preparation—along with recipes and the knowledge to continue pickling and fermenting at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease see our cancellation policy below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gather Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52258789064920,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6316\/9240\/files\/JapanesePickles.webp?v=1787000092","url":"https:\/\/gathersebastopol.com\/products\/japanese-pickles-ferments","provider":"Gather Sebastopol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}