Beet kvass is deeply earthy, richly pigmented and an excellent tonic to promote good digestion and overall wellness.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Fermentation7 daysd
Total Time7 daysd5 minutesmins
Course: Ferment
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: beets
Servings: 4servings (1 quart)
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Jenny
Equipment
Fermentation Seal
Quart-sized Jar
Ingredients
4cupswater(lukewarm)
2 tablespoonspacket starter culture(see note)
1teaspoonfine sea salt
3largebeets(cubed)
Instructions
Whisk the starter culture and sea salt into your water to make the brine.
Place the beets into a quart-sized mason jar, then pour the brine over the vegetables. Seal the jar with an airlock or a tight-fitting lid. Then, allow the kvass to ferment for 4 to 7 days at room temperature.
When it’s finished, it will taste pleasantly sour. Strain and serve right away, or pour into bottles and store in the fridge up to 1 month.