Kefir

Craft your own tangy kefir at home with just milk and kefir grains, creating a creamy, probiotic-rich drink. Enjoy it chilled as a refreshing breakfast or a healthy snack any time of day.

• 4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons kefir grains
• 0.9 l glass jar
• 1 cheesecloth or muslin cloth
• 1 rubber band to secure the cloth

Method

1. 1

   Pour the milk into the glass jar.

2. 2

   Add the kefir grains to the milk.

3. 3

   Cover the jar with cheesecloth or muslin cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

4. 4

   Leave the jar at room temperature (about 20-25°C or 68-77°F) for 24-48 hours to ferment.

5. 5

   Check the kefir after 24 hours; it should be thickened and slightly tangy. If you prefer a stronger flavor, let it ferment longer.

6. 6

   Once fermented, strain the kefir to separate the grains from the liquid using a fine strainer.

7. 7

   Store the kefir in the refrigerator, and you can reuse the grains for your next batch.

8. 8

   Enjoy your homemade kefir plain or mix it with fruits, honey, or spices for added flavor.