Ingredients
Scale
2 cups filtered water
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger (unpeeled)
2 tbsp white sugar
Additional 1 tbsp ginger and sugar for daily feedings
Instructions
1. Combine ginger, sugar, and water in a clean glass jar.
2. Cover with breathable cloth and secure with rubber band.
3. Place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
4. Each day, add 1 tbsp grated ginger and 1 tbsp sugar.
5. Stir well with a clean spoon.
6. After 5–7 days, look for bubbles and a yeasty smell.
7. Strain liquid and use for fermenting homemade sodas.
Notes
Use organic ginger if possible.
Do not use honey or artificial sweeteners.
Always use chlorine-free water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Fermentation
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Traditional
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg