Description
Learn how to make your own probiotic-rich milk kefir at home with this simple recipe using milk and kefir grains. This tangy and creamy fermented drink is a delicious and nutritious addition to your diet.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk (preferably organic and pasteurized)
- 2 tablespoons milk kefir grains
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a clean glass jar. Add the milk kefir grains to the milk.
- Cover the jar loosely with a breathable cloth or coffee filter secured with a rubber band to allow airflow while keeping contaminants out.
- Let the mixture ferment at room temperature (65-75°F) away from direct sunlight for 24 to 48 hours, depending on desired tartness and thickness.
- Stir gently once or twice during fermentation if desired.
- When the milk has thickened and developed a tangy flavor, strain out the kefir grains using a plastic or stainless steel sieve.
- Transfer the strained kefir to a clean container and refrigerate.
- The grains can be reused immediately to start a new batch or stored in milk in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use glass or food-grade plastic containers to avoid reactions.
- Avoid metal utensils during fermentation to protect kefir grains.
- Fermentation time can be adjusted for flavor preference; longer fermentation results in a more sour kefir.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 to 48 hours (fermentation time)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
