Making Water Kefir for the First Time | Easy Probiotic Drink Recipe | Fermentation Friday

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

water kefir grains

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a common substitute for those unable to find grains.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit can be less expensive and still add flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla is a cost-effective flavoring.

Add 250 mls of nonchlorinated water to a jar.

Add 20 g of water kefir grains to the jar.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the jar and stir until dissolved.

Cover the jar with cheesecloth and secure it with a rubber band.

Label the jar with the date and let it sit at room temperature for 48 hours.

After 48 hours, strain out the grains and discard the liquid.

Add 500 mls of water to the jar with the grains and stir.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary