Rejuvelac Recipe & Benefits: Easy DIY Probiotic Drink 🌱
Rejuvelac is a fermented, probiotic-rich drink made from sprouted grains (wheat, rye, quinoa, etc.). It’s tangy, slightly effervescent, and packs gut-boosting microbes.
Rejuvelac Benefits:
1. Gut Health 🧘♀:
- Fermented with lactobacilli, supports digestion, immunity.
- Prebiotic fiber (from sprouts) feeds good bacteria.
2. Nutrient Boost 💪:
- Sprouting increases vitamins (B, C, E), enzymes, and bioavailability.
3. Hydrating & Low-Cal 💧:
- Refreshing, electrolyte-rich (like kombucha, minus caffeine/alcohol).
4. Probiotic Alternative 🦠:
- Plant-based, vegan, no dairy (vs. kefir/yogurt).
Easy DIY Rejuvelac Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sprouted grains (wheat, rye, quinoa, or mix).
- 4 cups filtered water.
- Optional: lemon, ginger, mint for flavor.
Steps:
1. Sprout Grains 🌱:
- Rinse 1/2 cup grains, soak 8–12h. Drain, rinse 2x/day for 1–2 days (until sprouts appear).
2. Ferment 🍶:
- Transfer sprouts to a jar, add 4 cups water. Cover with cloth (no lid).
- Ferment at room temp (68–75°F) for 2–3 days (taste for tang).
3. Strain + Store 🥤:
- Strain liquid (discard grains). Add lemon/ginger if desired.
- Bottle, refrigerate. Lasts 3–5 days (flavors deepen).
How to Drink:
- Plain or with juice, smoothies, or as a cocktail mixer.
- First batch may be cloudy/yeasty (normal). Strain well.
Tips:
- Sprout Quality: Use organic, non-GMO grains.
- Fermentation: 2–3 days = mild; 4–5 = stronger (like kombucha).
- No Bubbles? Check temp (too cold), or add a pinch sugar.
- Mold? Discard (grain didn’t sprout cleanly).
Uganda Twist:
- Local Grains: Try millet, sorghum, or teff (nutty flavor).
- Spice It: Add Uganda’s vanilla, cinnamon, or tamarind.
- Pair with Food: Great with mandazi, chapati, or plantains.
Example Flavors:
- Ginger-Lime: 1 slice ginger, 1/2 lime.
- Berry Bliss: 1/4 cup mixed berries, mint.
- Spicy: 1 chili slice, cilantro.
Probiotic Note:
- Contains live microbes (like kefir, but plant-based). Drink within 5 days for max benefits.