HERBAL WATER KEFIR

Introducing to you 2 herbal Water Kefir Drink

for both your guts and your eyes!

These are very refreshing! 

(1) Wolfberries/Gojiberries & Osmanthus buds

(2) Wolfberries/Gojiberries & Chrysanthemum buds

Wolfberries or Gojiberries

has long been used to improve eyesight,

strengthen vision and moisten dry eyes.

Osmanthus Buds 

besides complementing Gojiberries with the same function,

it also helps to improve skin complexion!

One stone kills 2 birds!

Chrysanthemum Buds 

is good for treating blurred vision, dry and sore eyes,

especially for those working in front of computers.

How about incorporating some of these Chinese herbs into Water kefir

instead of boiling and steeping them in hot water?

Simply add some into Water Kefir during 2F,

and you will have a health drink

for your guts and your eyes

and 

improved complexion!

KEFIR CHEESE CAKE

There is nothing to shout about 

when we bake a cheese cake

but

made with kefir cheese is something that we may feel accomplish

I forgot to take a shot before cutting

and here it is

Kefir Cheese Cake

Kefir Cheese Cake

(A) 75g Kefir cheese

      20g fresh milk

      50g butter

(B) 3 eggs, separated

      1/4 tsp cream of tartar

      50g sugar

(C) 50g superfine flour, sifted

1. double boil to melt (A) and leave to cool

2. when cooled, beat in egg yolk & leave aside

3. whip egg white, add cream of tartar & sugar until stiff peaks

4. mix 1/2 meringue to cheese mixture until combine

5. then transfer the lot and mix gently into the meringue, fold in sifted flour

6. pour into lined pan, knock pan on counter to release trapped air bubbles

7. steam bake 160"C for 50min

WATER KEFIR

WATER KEFIR

Shared by Joyce Ng (Facebook) from Singapore

Just for sharring! 

Benefits of drinking water kefir and using it on your skin

Drinking Water Kefir can help you achieve your optimal health, strengthen your immune system, and help to prevent diseases of all kinds. Most importantly, it restores good digestion - the key to health and longevity. When your body is out of balance, unfriendly opportunistic bacteria and yeasts can take over - producing irritable and bad digestion, food allergies, headaches, flu, skin rashes, and other more serious disorders. 

Water kefir is something you and your family can drink and use on your skin every day.

Inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria and yeasts, and helps beneficial probiotic microorganisms to colonise and thrive in your digestive tract, and throughout the test of the body (skin, eyes, bladder, vagina, nose, throat, etc).Contributes to a healthy immune system.Reduces inflammation.Helps with the digestion of food and micronutrients. 

The KEY for health and longevity is good digestion, and a balance of good bacteria are the essential starting point.Heals, or reduces the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome IBS)including bloating, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhoea/constipation, nausea, low energy, muscle aches and pains.Heals intestinal dysbiosis and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth).Increased energy and overall feeling of good health.Can stop unhealthy food cravings, especially for sugars and sweet foods.

Skin complexion and overall condition improves. Brown liver spots / age spots can fade, as can skin tags, moles, warts etc. It can ease or cure many skin conditions, such as psoriasis,eczema and acne.Hair and nails look healthier, and are strengthened and improved.

Liver cleansing, as in traditional Chinese medicine, thus easing aches and joint pains, and benefiting the eyes.Glandular ( endocrine) system (adrenals, thyroid, pituitary, ovaries) benefits. Women have healthier periods, some women have periods start again after early menopause.

A tranquillising effect on the nervous system has helped many who suffer from sleep disorders and insomnia, depression, ADHD and autism

(1) How To Culture?

First of all, we need to know that Kefir grains love mineral

and do not like chlorine

As such, you will need to get : 

a) raw sugar (which is rich in mineral)

b) bottled mineral water (no chlorine)

No specific brand

To Start

This is 1F 

First Fermentation, sugar water & grains

2F here,

Second Fermentation with added fruits

Notes:

1) 2F can be done in fridge, but need longer hours

2) If you want fizzi drink. do 2F in long neck bottle & leave at room temperature 

    Be careful though, the gas may burst the bottle if you do not open the cover 

    to let out the gas at least once a day!

3) Short term storage:

    Water Kefir Grains wii hibernate in 1F in the fridge, so the grains will stay at the bottom.

    Do not throw away your grains. It is not dead!

4) long term storage 2-4 weeks in fridge, 2F with more sugar 

HOME-MADE CHEESE WITH MILK KEFIR

Cheese made from Milk Kefir, anyone?

To culture Milk Kefir

1 tsp milk kefir grains

250ml fresh milk

1) combine the 2 & leave on the counter for 24 hours

2) when the milk solids separate from the whey, it is ready to strain

3) strain to remove the kefir grains

4) pour milk kefir into a perforated container lined with muslin cloth

5) keep in fridge to allow whey to drip through slowly

6) cheese is then collected on the muslin cloth.

SOURDOUGH PANCAKE

Have you tried making Pancakes with Sourdough?

Most of us like the thick & fluffy Pancakes.

This one is soft and spongy

with added goodness 

of

Sourdough, Water Kefir, Chia Seeds & Oats

It is healthy and delicious.

Sourdough Pancakes

(A) 1/3 cup rolled oats, blended

       110g water kefir (either flavoured or plain)

       1 tsp chia seed

(B) 1 egg, beaten

      100g sourdough

      2 tsp honey/syrup

      2 tsp oil/melted butter

      1/8 tsp salt

1) combine (A) blended oats, chia seeds & kefir, set aside

2) beat egg, mix to combine (B)

3) add (A) to (B) & heat up a non-stick frying pan

4) scoop 1/3 cup batter & pour into the pan

5) cook 3-5 min until top of pancake is bubbly

6) flip over & cook the other side

7) serve with your choice of topping

SOURDOUGH KEFIR LOAF

This recipe is shared by Heng C Chuan

Sourdough Kefir Loaf

250g bread flour

125g sourdough starter fed with kefir water

6g salt

35g sugar

20g milk powder

35g butter

120g kefir water, adjust accordingly

Day 1

1. mix in bread machine until a smooth dough is formed

2. leave at room temperature to proof until double

3. cold retard in fridge overnight 24 hours

Day 2

4. shape into a loaf, let rise 3-4 hours until double

5. bake @180'C for 45-50min