Why is my brine not covering the cabbage?

Keep massaging — most cabbages give up enough liquid. If yours doesn't, top up with a brine of 1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup filtered water.

Is the white film mold?

A thin white film called kahm yeast is harmless — just skim it off. Fuzzy or colored mold means the batch should be composted.

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