Milk Kefir
Photo by Krys Lojek
You will need 1 1Litre jar that has been washed. Poor boiling hot water into sterilise.
1 starter kit sachet
1 Litre Unhomogenised whole milk
Pour milk into warm jar
Add the kefir starter or grain
Place the lid on and leave at room temperature for 24 - 36 hours
It will have a yoghurt like consistency when ready
Refrigerate and use with 1 week. The longer it is refrigerated the more sour it will become.
Keep some ferment and grains for the next batch of Milk Kefir
Serve as an alternative to yoghurt, or use in smoothies.
Instructions from Nourish-Ed Guide to Fermenting Foods by Helen Padarin and Heidi East
1 starter kit sachet
1 Litre Unhomogenised whole milk
Pour milk into warm jar
Add the kefir starter or grain
Place the lid on and leave at room temperature for 24 - 36 hours
It will have a yoghurt like consistency when ready
Refrigerate and use with 1 week. The longer it is refrigerated the more sour it will become.
Keep some ferment and grains for the next batch of Milk Kefir
Serve as an alternative to yoghurt, or use in smoothies.
Instructions from Nourish-Ed Guide to Fermenting Foods by Helen Padarin and Heidi East