Immune boosting kvass is a savoury and flavourful drink that will make you feel super like you’re transforming into a superhero. It’s full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.And while kvass won’t help you fly or leap over tall buildings… it will give your immune system a huge boost. It is also a great, sugar-free alternative to a sports drink.

Immune Boosting Kvass

Boost your immune system with fermented ginger, turmeric, lemon and beet

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Immune boosting kvass is a savoury beverage full of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and antioxidants. It’s perfect for fighting off a cold or flu. It also is a good, sugar-free alternative to a sports drink.

Author: Emillie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 cups 1x
Category: Beverage
Method: Fermented

Scale

Ingredients

1 lemon cut into quarters
2 small beets washed and diced into cubes
1 inch of ginger washed and sliced in half
1 inch of turmeric washed and sliced in half
¼ cup of starter culture (see notes)
½ tbsp salt (non-iodized)
3 cups filtered water to cover (chlorine free)

Instructions

Prepare the beets, ginger and turmeric. Don’t peel the skin off, as it will help with the fermentation.
Dissolve the salt in ½ cup of water in a 1 quart jar.
Add in the starter culture along with the beets, ginger and turmeric.
Squeeze lemon wedges into the jar, then add them to the jar as well.
Add enough water to fill the jar, leaving 1 inch of headroom at the top.
Use a weight to keep the beets submerged.
Top with a lid, and leave the jar to ferment somewhere dark for 3-7 days.
Store in the fridge and consume within 1 month.

Notes

I usually use the ginger bug as my starter for this ferment, but you could use kombucha, whey or a purchased starter.
If you can’t find fresh turmeric, just add a teaspoon of turmeric powder.
The kvass is quite salty, so dilute with water (50/50).
If you want to turn the kvass into an AMAZING sports drink, dilute it 50/50 with juice and add 1/8 tsp powdered calcium magnesium.

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