RCI-VG.005.0015.001
Ginger Beer
Fermented food recipes is a traditional fermented drink that can be made as either a soft drink or
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- ginger root100-300 gramspeeled and grated
- lemon1 wholezested and juiced OR 2 tsp cream of tartar mixed with lemon extract or zest to make a lemon juice substitute.
- sugar500 grams
- water to 10 litres1 unit
- fermentation starter (see note)1 unit
Method
1
Simmer the ginger, lemon zest and sugar in about 1.5L water for about 10 minutes
2
If using yeast as the fermentation starter, rehydrate the yeast in a glass of warm water for 5 minutes
3
Add the lemon juice, cream of tartar and water to the fermenter (see note)
4
Let the mixture sit in a closed container until it has started bubbling well, which should take 8-12 hours with yeast, or longer with kefir grains
5
Bottle into PET bottles or other soft plastic food-safe bottles
6
When the bottles are hard (not just firm), put them into the fridge
7
Serve cool