A fertile feast

In the hands of Christina Kynigos, getting more of the good stuff into your diet is light work

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham. SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 45 MIN

To look after your health, you need to take care of your gut. Think fibre, ferments and foods that boost your gut biome

INGREDIENTS 80g rice vermicelli noodles1 litre vegetable stock1 garlic clove, crushedA thumb-sized pieceof ginger, grated1 tsp soy sauce6-8 baby sweetcorn, slicedin half lengthways80g mange tout, trim

Ingredients 80g rice vermicelli noodles1 litre vegetable stock1 garlic clove, crushedA thumb-sized pieceof ginger, grated1 tsp soy sauce6-8 baby sweetcorn, slicedin half lengthways80g mange tout, trim

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat