Description
A refreshing and tangy fermented drink made from kéfir grains, easy to prepare at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Kéfir grains
- Milk (full fat, skim, goat, or your choice)
- Sugared water (for fruit kéfir)
- Sugar (to taste)
- Lemon wedge or dried fruit (optional for flavor)
Instructions
- For milk kéfir, add the kéfir grains to your chosen milk in a clean jar.
- Let it sit at room temperature for about 24 hours.
- Strain out the grains to enjoy the kéfir drink.
- For fruit kéfir, mix filtered water with sugar and add flavoring like lemon or dried fruit.
- Introduce the water kefir grains and allow to ferment for about a day.
- Taste and adjust the brewing time according to your preference for sweetness or tanginess.
Notes
Avoid using metal utensils with kéfir grains. The grains can multiply quickly, so be prepared to share with friends!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Fermented
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg