Kvass
is something I have been coming across for quite a while now….in the world of
fermentation that is. I have made it a few times….with varying results – but
realized the one thing I was omitting just this past week….
First
of all, kvass is a Russian drink made from either bread, grains, honey and whey
which are used as a starter and mixed with several fruits. These ingredients
will ferment over a few days and become a wonderful healthy drink.
In
the past I have made this using fruit such as apples and berries, honey and
water – but not the whey. So, this past week I wanted to try my hand at some of
this elixir with whey strained from my own goat's yogurt.
The
result?
It
was better then delicious……the only way I can even begin to describe it is that
I could actually feel it working inside of my gut, not to mention the taste! I could sense the life
contained within and I knew I was taking in something very special.
This
kvass took me far more deeply into myself during these past few days then I
have ever been – it’s as if each probiotic boost with the life it brings, opens
up new doorways, guides me and leads me further into myself.
But, I digress.....
To
make kvass, it couldn’t be simpler! Chop up some apples, slice any thick fruits
such as strawberries or raspberries (even frozen), add a couple slices of ginger, top up with water and ½ to
1 cup of whey (I strained whey from my yogurt making) to a large pitcher or
jug.
Make
sure the fruit is below the surface of the liquid – so weight it down with a
tiny bowl or something to keep it from going moldy at the top etc. Then cover the top
tightly with a cap of some sort.
Leave
this concoction for about 2 days in the kitchen and then taste it….it will be ever so slightly
bubbly like a fizzy drink. And sweet with the taste of your fruit as the
goodness and sweetness is pulled into the water.
You
can start drinking this at any time once you have to taste you want, then pop it into the fridge. Add more fruit to keep it going or compost the fruit and start again once your jug is empty. This is
better then any fizzy soda and there is nothing like it as far as natural probiotics
go!!
April