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Ginger bug recipe

Ginger Bug Recipe

A simple, bubbly, and probiotic-rich ginger starter for making homemade sodas and fermented drinks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Fermentation Time 4 days
Total Time 4 days 10 minutes
Course Beverage, Fermentation Starter
Cuisine Fermentation, Homemade
Servings 1 starter batch
Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Glass jar clean, wide-mouth
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 set Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp tbsp fresh ginger root, grated grated
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 2 tsp ginger root (for daily feeding)
  • 2 tsp sugar (for daily feeding)

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tbsp ginger and 2 tbsp sugar to jar.
  • Add water, stir.
  • Feed daily with ginger and sugar.
  • Watch for bubbles and yeasty aroma.
  • Use once active.

Notes

Use organic ingredients for stronger fermentation. Filtered water is essential.
Keyword fermented soda starter, ginger bug recipe, probiotic drinks