Turmeric & Chilli Water Kefir Recipe

Looking for a water kefir recipe with a little kick? This Turmeric & Chilli Water Kefir combines refreshing, slightly tangy water kefir with earthy turmeric and a touch of chilli. An unusual combination – but definitely worth trying.

Recipe

For the first fermentation:
Ferment 1,200 ml of water kefir with 60 g of water kefir grains for 24 hours at around 24°C.

The next day, strain out the kefir grains and add a little turmeric powder and chilli powder. Stir well, close the container and leave it to ferment for another 24 hours at room temperature.

After the second fermentation, pour the water kefir into drinking bottles and place them straight into the refrigerator.

You can drink it as soon as it is chilled, but it might not be very fizzy yet. We left ours in the refrigerator for another two days, and it became wonderfully fizzy.

Serve and tips

Tip 1: Serve well chilled with fresh lime for a refreshing evening drink with a little kick.

Tip 2: It also pairs beautifully with gin if you want to turn it into an interesting fermented cocktail.

Tip 3: During the second fermentation, you can also add fresh or dried lemon balm. It adds a refreshing herbal note that pairs beautifully with the turmeric and chilli.

One small warning for chilli lovers: when you first pour the kefir, the chilli powder can give your nose and throat a surprisingly spicy little hit even before you taste it. Let the drink settle for a moment before taking your first sip.

After that? Expect plenty of bubbles and a pleasant chilli tingle in your nose and throat.

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