Supermarket
Fresh full-cream milk, plain yoghurt with live cultures, cabbage, cucumbers, flour, lemons and white vinegar.
Read the whole method before you buy anything. Each guide shows its level, roughly what the ingredients cost, and the kit it uses.
Everything on the shopping lists is easy to find in Perth.
Fresh full-cream milk, plain yoghurt with live cultures, cabbage, cucumbers, flour, lemons and white vinegar.
Wombok, gochugaru, daikon, dried soybeans and nigari, usually cheaper than the supermarket.
Rennet and citric acid for mozzarella. Online suppliers post them Australia-wide.
Veg is available most of the year, but it's cheapest and crunchiest in season. Ferments also move faster in summer heat.
| Ingredient | Summer (Dec–Feb) | Autumn (Mar–May) | Winter (Jun–Aug) | Spring (Sep–Nov) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers for pickles | Best | Good | Pricier | Good |
| Cabbage for kraut | Available | Good | Best | Good |
| Wombok for kimchi | Available | Good | Best | Available |
| Fermenting speed | Fast: check daily | Steady | Slow: allow extra days | Steady |