Rayo Gundruk

Gundruk is a typical Nepali dish that’s made from fermenting leafy greens. This gem was born out of necessity in the mountainous regions of Nepal, where resourcefulness led to the fermentation of leafy greens for preservation of nutrients.

Gundruk is a crafted primarily from broadleaf mustard spinach or radish greens. When the harvest season concludes ad there’s an abundance of grees, gundruks serves as a way to ensure nothing goes to waste.

Additionally, it does more than just to keep them from spoiling. It actually makes them tastier and even more healthy. The fermentation enriches the green with a depth of flavor and boosts their nutritional content, making them a prized commodity during the cold seasons. Gundruk (fermented greens) becomes a lifesaver, especially when fresh vegetables are hard to find.

Some nutrients contain in Gundruk are as follows: