Kéfir sin lácteos

Ingredientes

• Water kefir grains (rehydrated – see Kefir Grains Note below)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups water (free of chlorine and fluoride)

Preparación

1. 1

   Pour the sugar into a clean (1-quart) jar and add ½ cup hot water. Swirl to dissolve the sugar.

2. 2

   Add 3½ cups room temperature or cool water. Check the water temperature. It should be between 68ºF and 85ºF.

3. 3

   Add the water kefir grains. Cover the jar with a coffee filter or several layers of cheese cloth and secure with a rubber band.

4. 4

   Put the jar in a warm room temperature spot (68ºF to 85ºF) and let it sit and culture for 24 to 48 hours (not more than 72 hours). The grains should be plump and translucent at this point.

5. 5

   Strain the kefir through a clean fine mesh sieve (stainless steel or plastic).

6. 6

   Store the prepared water kefir in airtight, pressure-safe bottles (like flip-top Grolsch bottles) in your refrigerator for up to 1 to 3 weeks.

7. 7

   To preserve the kefir grains, repeat steps 1 thru 3 with the used kefir grains. Either continue with the recipe starting a new batch, or put the jar in your refrigerator. It should stay healthy for up to 3 weeks (until you make a new batch), but it's best to change out the water and sugar weekly.