Kimchi and Avian Flu
Korean researchers have determined that kimchi may cure bird flu. Kimchi is a traditional Korean spicy fermented cabbage dish (like sauerkraut, but completely different). It can be found in many oriental grocery stores, but the traditional way of making it is worth mentioning, as it permits large batches to be stored for long periods of time:
Grandma's Kitchen: Korean Homestyle Cooking
Bascially you prepare the ingredients as described (don't skimp on the salt, it helps with safe fermentation), place them in earthenware jars, seal the jars (wax is cheap and effective), and bury the jars at least a foot underneath the ground for weeks or months. The underground burial will keep the kimchi at 55°F, the ideal temperature for it to ferment properly without spoiling.
Disclaimer: I am not a Kimchi expert. While properly fermented foods are safe and very healthy, improperly fermented foods might be dangerous. Do not attempt any fermentation projects based on solely the instructions given here, learn more before you try it. I recommend Wild Fermentation as a good place to learn more.
Grandma's Kitchen: Korean Homestyle Cooking
Bascially you prepare the ingredients as described (don't skimp on the salt, it helps with safe fermentation), place them in earthenware jars, seal the jars (wax is cheap and effective), and bury the jars at least a foot underneath the ground for weeks or months. The underground burial will keep the kimchi at 55°F, the ideal temperature for it to ferment properly without spoiling.
Disclaimer: I am not a Kimchi expert. While properly fermented foods are safe and very healthy, improperly fermented foods might be dangerous. Do not attempt any fermentation projects based on solely the instructions given here, learn more before you try it. I recommend Wild Fermentation as a good place to learn more.