Cultured Ketchup

This ketchup is super easy, and it is also probiotic. Ketchup historically was a fermented food. This recipe captures the wonderful ingredients that were originally used to make ketchup. The taste is wonderful and most won't be able to tell the difference between homemade and store-bought ketchup. Make your own! It's fun and delicious.

Servings: cups

Ingredients

1/8 teaspoon Veggie Starter Culture or you can use 1/2 cup kefir whey
3 cups tomato paste preferably organic
1 tablespoon Celtic Sea Salt
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cloves Fermented Garlic peeled and mashed
1/2 cup fish sauce

Instructions

Mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined and place in quart or pint size jars. The top should be 1 inch below the top of the jar.
Leave at room temperature for 2 days, then transfer to fridge.

Notes

Storage note: This ketchup can be kept in a covered airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to three months.