If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen it too — people sipping pickle juice, making kimchi butter toast, or even blending dill pickles into dips. 🥒
The fermented food craze isn’t just about flavor — it’s also about gut health, crunch, and a bit of fun experimentation in the kitchen! It’s all about fermented & pickled food lately! Let’s dive into this tangy, briny world and see which ones you might want to try at home.
1. Kimchi Everything
From fried rice to grilled cheese, kimchi is the queen of fermentation.
Try this: Add a spoonful of kimchi to your morning fried rice or mix it into mayo for a quick kimchi dip. It’s spicy, tangy, and totally addictive.
I love adding it to wings and noodles!
2. Pickle Chips & Fried Pickles
They’re crispy, salty, and perfect for snacking while binge-watching K-dramas or Netflix.
To make: Dip sliced pickles in seasoned flour, coat with egg and breadcrumbs, then air fry or deep fry. Serve with garlic mayo or ranch.
3. Fermented Garlic Honey (Yes, It’s a Thing!)
TikTok loves this for immune boosting and flavor. Just soak peeled garlic cloves in raw honey, seal, and let it ferment for 3 weeks.
Use it on toast, in dressings, or drizzle over fried chicken for a sweet-garlic twist.
4. Quick Pickled Veggies (No Fancy Gear Needed)
Cucumbers, carrots, red onions, even radish — just soak in vinegar, sugar, and salt for 1 hour or overnight.
Perfect for rice bowls, sandwiches, and burgers!
5. Ube-Pickle Challenge? No thanks! (But Fun to Watch!)
Some trends go a little too far — like the viral purple ube-pickle combo. Not everything needs a remix! 😅
But hey, that’s part of what makes food trends so fun — seeing how far creativity can go.
I love how these food trends remind us to play in the kitchen. Whether you’re into tangy, sour flavors or just want to try something new, fermented & pickled food can make any dish pop.
So next time you crave something different, open that jar of pickles — or maybe start your own little fermentation project at home!
