Several weeks ago, our friends S&S gave us a few kefir grains and instructions on how to make our own kefir drink. It's funny that they are called grains because they look like cauliflower and are rubbery in texture. Kefir grains are a combination of bacteria and yeasts, like yogurt.In Japan, I remember watching infomercials on TV about something being similar to, but is even healthier than, yogurt that comes from Russia. I think it was kefir. According to Wikipedia, it is becoming increasingly popular due to new research into its health benefits. Many different bacteria and yeasts are found in the kefir grains, which are a complex and highly variable community of micro-organism.
Making a kefir drink is really quite simple. I just add milk to the grains and leave it to ferment in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. When we feel like drinking it, I just pour the stuff out into our cups, rinse the grains with cold water, put it back into a clean container, add milk and leave it for another 24 hours or so. It's a little sour, like yogurt, and it's more so the longer we leave it in the fridge. It tastes great with honey though.
The kefir grains keep multiplying so they never actually run out. I'm happy to give some away to whoever who wants to try it!
3 comments:
yeah, me, me.. me want to try, gimme some. now plp around me are talking about probiotic so much, but im still not so convinced. i just notice plp here take lots of supplement.
hahaha! yeah the americans tend to overdo things (too much sugar, too much grease on one hand, and too much exercise, too many drugs, too many vitamins on the other!). wonder whether the grains will survive is i send together with the xmas card?!
hey i wan some tooo... u just place it in a air tight plastic bag or container... haha
Merry X'mas !!!
~marie~
Post a Comment