Making Homemade Turmeric Powder & Fermented 'Turmeric Bug' (For wild sodas)

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: kombucha

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Kombucha adds probiotics, while white vinegar is more affordable.

Harvest fresh turmeric from the garden.

Decide to make a turmeric bug for wild sodas.

Use a microplane to grate 1 tablespoon of fresh turmeric into a bowl.

Leave the skin on the turmeric for fermentation benefits.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of sugar and add it to a jar.

Add 3 tablespoons of cold water to the jar with sugar and turmeric.

Mix well to dissolve the sugar.

Cover the jar with a breathable material (paper towel) and secure it with a jar band.

Let the mixture sit in a dark and cool place for 1 day.

Repeat the process of adding turmeric, sugar, and water for 3 to 4 days or until bubbly.

Use a mandolin to slice turmeric for dehydration.

Peel the turmeric using a spoon to avoid losing too much flesh.

Slice the peeled turmeric into thicker pieces for dehydrating.

Place the sliced turmeric onto a dehydrator tray.

Dehydrate the turmeric slices.

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