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Rejuvelac Recipe




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Recipe Introduction


Sprouting the Grain

To make your rejuvelac you will need to sprout the grains first before you ferment them in water. This is the key, because the sprouts have way more energy and nutrients than the original seed. This is the super nutrition you want in your final drink.

You will need to sprout your grains a few days in advance before you make this recipe. For grain sprouting instructions go to our jar sprouting page.


List of Ingredients







Recipe



# 1/4 cup whole sprouted kamut or wheatgrass
# 1 quart spring water/filter water (or a little less)

1. Sterilize your jar in hot water.
2. Place 1 quart of water and 1/4 C sprouted grain in blender.
3. Blend by pulsing for just a second.
4. (Breaking up the grain this way speeds up fermentation time.)Pour into a quart jar.
5. Cover your quart jar with a sprout lid and cloth or lay a mason jar lid over the top.
6. (The important thing is to not seal the jar tight, you want it to be loose, like when you are making miso or a sauerkraut recipe.)Store on a counter top or in a cupboard, but keep out of direct sunlight.
7. Swirl the jar a couple times a day to move things around a bit.
8. Allow to ferment for 2-5 days, or until a white, froth layer forms on the top.
9. Skim this layer off with a spoon.
10. Strain the liquid in a strainer or nut milk bag.
11. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, sometimes more.

The incubation time depends on the temperature of the space around it. Warmer temps quickly ferment it. They also have a tendency to make it "go bad". This is because certain bacteria you don't want in your rejuvelac thrive in warmer temperatures. You will know it by the smell, there is no doubt when it goes bad. So, if this is the case, discard it and start again. You can add a little lemon juice to help prohibit the growth of unfriendly bacteria that may be present in the air.

Like all fermented foods the end result of your recipe should smell pleasant. It should also smell yeasty (in a good way) and will be slightly cloudy. There with be a bit of white, bubbling foam at the top, this is how you know it is done.

Alternative method:

The other way to make this recipe is to simply add the sprouted grain to your water without blending. It just takes a bit longer to ferment. If you are in warmer temperatures this method might work best. I like to blend it slightly because it seems to give it more flavor.

Drink rejuvelac before or between meals for optimal benefits. I like to drink it a few hours before bed time to implant some friendly flora while I sleep.