How to Make a Ginger Bug for Making Probiotic Rich Fermented Drinks
A Ginger Bug is a fermentation starter for making homemade carbonated beverages. It's easy to make and only takes a few minutes a day of preparation over the course of 5 days to ferment.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Americana
Servings: 6 servings
- 10 tablespoons Grated ginger, peeled
- 5 tablespoons White cane sugar
- 10 tablespoons Filtered water Chlorine free
Day 1: Add 2 tablespoons of grated ginger, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons water to a quart-sized jar and stir well. Cover the jar with a coffee filter or clean fabric and leave undisturbed in a warm place for 24 hours.
Day 2-5: Repeat steps outlined in Day 1.
After 5 days, your Ginger Bug is ready to use to make fermented beverages. Learn how to make Fermented Ginger Ale here: https://marysnest.com/recipe/homemade-fermented-ginger-ale/
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