SOUR CHERRY FERMENTED DIGESTIVE TONIC

Earlier this week I went to a class on cultured and fermented foods. O.M.G. I finally learned how to make real ginger beer and I couldn’t be more excited to share this with you soon!

I was so excited and hyper after the class that I seriously had a hard time falling asleep. I think this is the first case of someone being kept awake by excitement about fermentation…

Are you sick of me talking about sauerkraut yet? Yes? No? Maybe? Well, you won’t be when I tell you about an awesome tonic that you can make with the brine. AND, because this tonic is full of probiotics, it helps to ease tummy aches, digestive pain, bloating, brain fog, and fatigue!

I’ve been experimenting with more fun ways to use sauerkraut so I think you’re really going to love this recipe. But first, you need to learn how to make sauerkraut at home because it’s going to give you the freshest and best product! Check out my tutorial on How to Make Sauerkraut (step-by-step with photos) here.

The one adaptation to the sauerkraut recipe is to make extra brine. Brine can be made by adding 2 teaspoons sea salt to 1 cup of water. In my last batch of sauerkraut, I added 3 extra cups of water and 6 teaspoons (or 2 tablespoons) of sea salt so I would have lots of extra brine. This means you’ll want a very large ceramic crock or glass jar for fermenting.

Once you make your sauerkraut and let it ferment, steal a bit of the fermented brine. It should taste salt-y!

This Sour Cherry Fermented Digestive Tonic is a simple mix of the fermented brine (full healthy probiotics), cherries (rich in antioxidants), and coconut water (rich in potassium and minerals). This tonic is a powerful digestive aid and is also perfect in summer because it helps replace electrolytes and prevent dehydration. Depending on how tangy and salty you like your sauerkraut, you might want to add more/less brine to the tonic so start with a 1/4 cup and work your way up to a 1/2 cup (or more) if desired.

Note: I’ve gotten lots of questions about alternatives to brine for those who don’t like sauerkraut or don’t want to make it. Coconut kefir and kombucha are great alternatives and can also be purchased at most health food stores if you’re not able to make them at home.

SUGAR FREE DIGESTIVE TONIC

PREP TIME

5 mins

TOTAL TIME

5 mins

 

Author: Sonnet                                                                      

Recipe type: Drink

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups coconut water
• ⅓ cup cherries, sliced
• ½ cup brine
• Ice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine ingredients and serve cold.

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Hello! My Name Is Imad Qaidi, Cooking Holds a certificate of the Moroccan state and I have all the qualifications of the traditional and the modern cuisine of various well-known in the world of cooking states, Best Regards Admin.