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Homemade Water Kefir with fruits in a glass cup.

Homemade Water Kefir Recipe

Learn how to make delicious and nutritious water kefir at home with this simple recipe. Enjoy the benefits of this probiotic drink today!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Eastern Europe
Keyword: Homemade, Kefir, Water
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ferment Time: 2 days
Total Time: 2 days 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Jars
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Chitra Goel
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • Water kefir grains
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup dried fruit optional
  • Flavorings such as fruit, herbs, or spices

Instructions

  • In a glass jar, dissolve the sugar in the filtered water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    ¼ cup white sugar, 4 cups filtered water
  • Add the water kefir grains to the sugar water mixture.
    Water kefir grains
  • Add the dried fruit (if using). This will help feed the kefir grains.
    ¼ cup dried fruit
  • Cover the jar with a cloth or coffee filter and secure with a rubber band. This will allow the mixture to breathe while keeping out insects and dust.
  • Place the jar in a warm, dark spot in your kitchen. The optimal temperature for fermenting water kefir is between 68-85°F.
  • Allow the mixture to ferment for 24-48 hours. The longer you ferment, the more sour the taste will become.
  • After 24-48 hours, strain the liquid from the grains and dried fruit. This liquid is your finished water kefir.
  • Rinse the kefir grains with filtered water and place them back in the jar to start the process over again.
  • Add any desired flavorings to the finished water kefir, such as fruit, herbs, or spices.
    Flavorings
  • Store the finished water kefir in the refrigerator until ready to drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.1mg