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1-2 days

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€0.30

1 glass (250 ml)

Drink

Nutrition per person

110 kcal

7

6

6

Carbs (g)

Fat (g)

Protein (g)

Kefir

1 glass (250 ml)

Serving size:

Time to prepare:

1-2 days

Cost per person:

€0.30

Energy per person:

Nutrition (per person):

110 kcal

7

gram carbs

6

gram fat

6

gram protein

Ingredients

Substitutions

• 1 liter fresh milk (cow’s, goat’s, or sheep’s milk)
• 2 table spoons kefir grains (starter culture)

• Use pasteurized milk for mild taste, raw milk for traditional depth.
• Plant-based milk kefir (requires special vegan kefir grains).

Allergens

Dairy (milk)

1. Pour milk into a clean glass jar.
2. Add kefir grains. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
3. Cover jar with a clean cloth (not airtight).
4. Leave at room temperature for 24–48 hours, until thickened and slightly sour.
5. Strain to remove grains. Keep grains for the next batch.
6. Chill the kefir before drinking.

How to make

Serving tip

Drink plain, with rye bread, or use in cold soups like Cold Beet Soup.

Alenka's note

“Cool, tangy, and alive — kefir is the quiet strength of everyday kitchens.”

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