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ginger bug

Ginger Bug

Plant-basedRecipes
This Ginger Bug recipe is easy to make and can be used to make a fizzy fermented beverage. 
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Prep Time 7 days
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 10 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 (qt-1L) jar

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • 3 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Combine 2 tbsp (30ml) of cane sugar and ginger in a jar (1qt). Add water, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Cover with a piece of waxed parchment paper and center lid on jar.
  •  Let stand at room temperature for 7 days, adding 1tsp (5ml) of sugar and ginger every day, stirring to dissolve sugar and replacing waxed parchment paper every day. 
  • On the fourth day, mixture would become bubbly. On the seventh day it's ready to use.
  • Chill throughly. Store in the refrigerator and use within 1 week. Strain before using.  

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ginger bug
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