Cabbage,
sauerkraut...
This wonderful process,
like creating magic in cooking,
reminds me of something more elevated.
After all, making cabbage according to this recipe is true art,
requiring attention and dedication.

So,
winter varieties of cabbage,
the true queen of the season,
come into our lives.
Cabbage heads,
like precious treasures,
should be dense,
heavy,
filling the air with their refined aroma.
Our gentle hands shred this queen to a thickness of 3-5 mm,
as if we are creating delicate silk dresses.
Then the carrot,
it serves as an additional accent,
adding a touch of magic to the process.
Its orange beauty is grated on a coarse grater.
Its role is to bring a hint of sweetness into this world of fermentation and to adorn the queen.
We do this with tender care.

The magnificent parade of ingredients fills our bowl.
Cabbage and carrot dance in an embrace,
blending into an inseparable unity.
The brining mixture is an essential element of this magic,
adding a bit of salt and a pinch of sugar.
Sugar,
like a note in a melody,
imparting to this dish the magic of fermentation. All this is mixed with gentle fingers.

And then,
with this magic in our hands,
we transfer it to an enamel pot,
like a magical lantern,
lighting the way of fermentation.
This process requires time and patience,
just as the heart needs time
to truly fall in love.

At the same time,
despite the pleasant aroma,
we cannot overlook the gas
released during the fermentation process.
At this moment, our space is filled with mystery and enigma,
like a passionate kiss.
The space should be filled with warmth,
like a hot summer morning.
And when everything is ready,
we cover the pot with a plate,
as if completing a magic spell,
and place a weight on top.
This weight reminds us that
even in the hardest moments,
we must keep going.
We take care of our creation,
removing the weight and letting the juice come out,
like emotions during a passionate kiss.

And so,
after three days,
like a fairy tale,
our creation is ready.
It has become sour,
like moments in life
when everything changes.
With tenderness and love,
we have completed this romantic process.
we can enjoy the taste of cabbage, as if savoring tender memories.
This cabbage is our magical dish,
reminding us of the care,
attention, and warmth
we put into each preparation.
Let it become a symbol of our love and the magic
we create together.
Be happy and cherish these moments of taste and warmth
that you have brought into your life.

Igor Mezhebovsky (recipe) and artificial intelligence (style).