DIY Covered Speed Rack Fermentation Chamber

By Rene Redzepi And David Zilber
Published on October 10, 2018
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The Noma Guide to Fermentation(Artisan Books, 2018) by Rene Redzepi and David Zilber is perfect for every experience level of readers interested in fermentation and recipes that require fermented ingredients. With 500 step-by-step photographs that illuminate the process behind fermentation and more than 100 different recipes perfect for everyday practical application, ordered from simple to complicated, everyone is sure to find something they enjoy.The goal of this book was to document the hard work completed by every involved with Noma and to make the knowledge and recipes accessible to all people, especially those outside of the restaurant world.

For this fermentation chamber, you’ll need:

A speed rack:

The bones of your chamber. Speed racks are used in restaurants to hold trays of ingredients or food coming out of the oven. They’re made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum and are equipped with rails onto which you slide sheet pans or gastro/hotel pans. They come in varying heights, ranging from 1 to 1.75 meters. Look for one that comes with a heavy plastic
or vinyl cover with zippers running up two sides. The cover will retain heat and humidity, and the zippers allow easy access to the interior. You’ll also need a few sheet pans that are the correct size for the rack; the style and quantity will depend on which ferments you choose to make.

A small space heater:

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