It appears SPRING is finally here!!
WHY USE REJUVELAC??
Rejuvelac is full of enzymes and it helps the body to create friendly bacteria in the digestive system. It is also plentiful in vitamin C, vitamin E and the B vitamins too!!!
I have mentioned in a couple of posts recently my new 'love' of Rejuvelac which I incorporate into my soups, smoothies or just drink instead or as well as water. I have received a few emails requesting 'how to make rejuvelac' ...... So, here we are....step by step process.
It takes about 4 - 5 days in total to obtain the final usuable rejuvelac which may seem slightly off putting, but it really is not a time consuming task at all as you just need to keep an eye on things each day but the berries do the rest of the work.
You can use Wheat berries, Rye or Barley. I have only tried with wheat berries but my next batch I plan on giving barley a go.
Start off by adding the berries into a bowl (not plastic....needs to be ceramic or glass) and cover with filtered water. Leave to soak over night.
The next day, drain and rinse and you will notice how the berries have 'plumped' up nicely whilst soaking. Place the berries back into the bowl and leave to sprout. (easy so far no!!?)
Generally the sprouting process only needs 1 day but sometimes it may take 1 1/2 - 2 days....just depends....your judgement tbh. Once the berries have an adequate length 'tail' as above..........
Simply cover the sprouted berries with water - to the top of the bowl..... this water will become your rejuvelac liquid so it makes sense to fill to the top.
The next step is to cover the bowl and leave on the side for 2 days to ferment. You will notice the liquid becomes slightly discolored and even a bit cloudy. There may be a few frothy bubbles laying on the top surface of the liquid, this is normal. (if mould appears...throw away and start again, but I have never had this happen yet.)
After 2 days, drain and transfer the liquid to glass bottles, jars or the storage vessel of your choice. (once again, not plastic.....glass or ceramic only). KEEP the berries, don't throw them away yet as they still can produce more rejuvelac....slightly weaker in taste but usable still.
Place the berries back into the empty bowl and top up with water again and cover and leave for 1 day. Again, drain and transfer your rejuvelac to store in the fridge - it lasts for about a week - and there you have it. Easy !!
The berries can further be used to make 'essene' crackers or bread.... of which I have tried making both but I found the taste and smell too strong for me to appreciate, although I know a lot of people like this so...... each to their own, it's just not for me.
9 comments:
Great instructions! thank you. I've heard of rejuvelac but hadn't known how to make it. I'll be trying it soon.
Hi Diana, give it a go....it's worth it!! :0)
Just made this last week for the first time. I wonder if you could describe the smell a bit. Mine was kind of cloudy. I used hard wheat berries. I wasn't in love with mine.
Hey Sasha,
It should be cloudy for sure.....it's a tough one to describe the smell.... Um....I guess it tastes better than it smells tbh....sort of pugnent....almost a 'gone off' smell to it with a twang to the taste. It's a bit like marmite.....you either love it or hate it :0)
But, in saying that....when I mix mine with the raw soups or smoothies, the unique taste of it doesn't come through which I guess is a good thing for Rhodes that don't love the taste like myself
Let me know what happens if you try it again
Loulou x
Typo..... 'those' not Rhodes ...sorry
Thanks for the how to. I have yet to make rejuvelac.. I need to give it a try.
Blessings, Debra
Raw Vegan Diet
Thanks for that tip. Maybe I will mix it with something. The book I got it from said you will know when it is off. After making it, I couldn't tell. I will let you know about the second batch. As you mentioned I am not sure if I could used the berries over afterwards. Thanks.
one of these days ... :-)
great step by step directions! I still haven't made my fermented coconut kefir yet--I will try this too. I was afraid b/c I heard the wheat berries can be moldy and cause problems. I think I'll just try it for myself and see.
Peace and Raw Health,
Elizabeth
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