Home making: beet kvass

Beet kvass is a fermented drink that serves as a refreshing blood cleanser and liver tonic. It is easy to make and is a nourishing drink for the whole family. It tastes a little bit of sour, salty, sweet and bubbly just like soft drink.

Following Nourishing Traditions

Ingredients

• 2 large organic beets (roots only), peeled and chopped up coarsely; do not grate beets (see note below)
• 1/4 cup whey or 1 tablespoon ocean sea salt (I tend to put less salt and the drink tastes better)
• filtered water

Preparation

1. Place beets, whey and salt into a 2 quart Mason glass jar or (2) one quart Mason jars, or any 2 quart glass container with a tight fitting lid
2. Add filtered water to fill the container(s).
3. Stir well and cover securely.
4. Keep at room temperature for 2 days and then transfer to refrigerator.
5. Drink one 4 ounce glass, morning and night.

NOTE: Do not grate beets in the preparation of beet tonic. When grated, beets exude too much juice resulting in a too rapid fermentation that favours the production of alcohol rather than lactic acid.