Golden Kvass with Ginger & Turmeric
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Russian
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Serves: 8
 
A classic fermented probiotic beverage with wonderful health benefits.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound beets (washed and quartered)
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh ginger root (peeled and minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh turmeric (peeled and minced)
  • 5 each black peppercorns (cracked)
  • 2 teaspoons THM Mineral Salt
  • 4 cups water (I use filtered or spring water)
Instructions
  1. Using a clean and sterilized ½ gallon mason jar or fermenting crock, place chopped beets, ginger root, turmeric and black peppercorns into your jar.
  2. Dissolve your THM Mineral Salt into the water. Pour over the convents of jar tapping the jar to release any air pockets.
  3. Place the lid on your jar and allow to sit out of direct sunlight on the counter.
  4. Release fermentation gasses daily for 3-4 days, by loosening the lid for 15-30 minutes daily.
  5. Strain your kvass through cheese cloth and add additional salt and water to the solids, Repeat for a second fermentation.
  6. Store kvass in the refrigerator. (I have had a batch last for over 12 months refrigerated without an issue)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 ounces Calories: 21 Carbohydrates: 5g Sodium: 608mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg
Recipe by Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved at https://wonderfullymadeanddearlyloved.com/golden-kvass-ginger-turmeric/