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How to prepare homemade elderberry kvass: proportions for a 3-liter jar
It is very easy to make delicious and healthy homemade kvass from elderberry. The drink is quite carbonated, has a rich aroma and light floral notes.
Recommendations before cooking:
- Use only fresh elderberry inflorescences. And never pick plants near roads as they may contain a high concentration of toxic substances.
- Fermentation will take place during the kvass brewing process. This is a wild yeast that is found on the surface of the flowers. They should not be washed off, nor should the flowers be dipped in water.
Food blogger Oksana (oksana_barabash_0) shared a recipe for healthy and refreshing elderberry kvass on her Instagram page.
Ingredients:
- pure water - 3 liters
- elderberry flower inflorescences - 5 pcs
- honey - 1-2 tbsp.
Method ofpreparation.
1. First, carefully sort out the elderberry flowers.
Important: the flowers should never be washed. The fact is that the flowers contain pollen, which is necessary for the birth of kvass bacteria.
2. Pour water into a jar and add the flower inflorescences. Cover the container with a napkin (it is better to take a natural cloth so that the drink can breathe) and leave it in the sun for 3 days.
3. When the time is up, strain the drink and store it in the refrigerator. It's ready!
Note: it is recommended to consume no more than 3 glasses of such kvass per day.