Orange and Coconut Kefir Drink Recipe Video
Ingredients
| For coconut kefir | ||
| Water kefir grains | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Young coconut water | 6 Cup (96 tbs) | |
| Second stage fermentation | ||
| Coconut kefir | 6 Cup (96 tbs) | |
| Orange juice | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 805 Calories from Fat 352
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39 g60.6%
Saturated Fat 32.6 g163%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1544.7 mg64.4%
Total Carbohydrates 115 g38.4%
Dietary Fiber 34.3 g137.3%
Sugars 76.4 g
Protein 18 g36.2%
Vitamin A 9.9% Vitamin C 264.3%
Calcium 37.3% Iron 26%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a sealable jar, combine water kefir grains with coconut water.
2. Seal the jar set aside for 48 hours at room temperature.
3. Check the kefir mixture after every 12 hours to make sure the fermentation going on properly, taste the kefir mixture to check if it is too strong.
4. Using a plastic strainer, strain the coconut water kefir from the kefir grains, reserve the grains for another batch or to grow more.
5. Set the coconut kefir water aside for second stage fermentation.
FINALIZING
For second stage fermentation
6. In a tight sealing bottle, mix together coconut kefir and orange juice.
7. Seal the bottle tightly and allow to stand at room temperature for 48 hours.
This process is second stage fermentation, in which kefir will break down the sugars in the juice and go fizzy.
8. If the coconut kefir is already fizzy, mix it with the orange juice and serve or place it in refrigerator to slower the fermentation.
SERVING
9. After 48 hours of second fermentation, serve the or place it in refrigerator to slower the fermentation process and serve chilled we needed.
Editors Review
In this video chef Russe shows you how to brew water kefir and make pro-biotic beverages to beat the summer heat. This is a non-dairy coconut based drink that is fermented and is amazing for your body’s internal system. There are far too many benefits of this drink to talk about, so try this recipe and see for yourself; your body is sure to thank you. You can prepare a variety of kefir drinks at home. Watch the video to learn the how easy it is to make kefir and grow kefir grains.Chef
