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- 1 How to make kvass with raisins on birch sap
- 2 Kvass on birch juice with raisins in bottles
- 3 Cooking kvass from birch sap with raisins for future use
- 4 How to ferment birch sap with raisins and honey
- 5 Recipe for kvass on birch juice with raisins
- 6 How to ferment birch sap with raisins and mint
- 7 Homemade drink rules
- 8 Conclusion
Since ancient times, birch sap has been especially popular with adherents of a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, completely different things useful for the human body are made from this product. There are many recipes for kvass from birch sap with raisins, which are used in the heat. True, there are also not so few specific features of the collection of components and nuances in the cooking technology.
How to make kvass with raisins on birch sap
Kvass as an acidic liquid in cooking and medicine was still used in ancient times. In Russia, kvass appeared only at the end of the Middle Ages thanks to the development of broad international economic ties. In the 19th century, a large-scale development of chemistry and medicine began, they began to research products and liquids for components useful for the human body. We began to synthesize and produce new products. In the middle of the last century, there was a tendency to use birch sap not only in the food industry, but also in cosmetology and medicine. Since that time, kvass from birch sap has been especially popular.
The benefits and harms of birch sap
All properties of the drink are due to the substances included in its structure. The composition includes:
- vitamins (A, B, C, E, PP);
- trace elements (calcium, magnesium, iron, fluorine, sodium, potassium, manganese);
- organic acids;
- enzymes;
- calcium salts.
The complex action of all these components gives a beneficial effect for the body.
This drink should be used to strengthen the immune system during the period of colds and viral infections. You can also use birch sap to improve and normalize blood circulation, brain activity, performance. Many experts recommend using birch sap as a diuretic. In the early stages, it helps in the treatment of neurological diseases.
Preparation of components
Particular attention should be paid to collecting birch sap:
- The most important thing: you should choose trees in places remote from residential areas and highways. For example, in the forest.
- It is best to go in the morning, as the juice flows faster during this period of the day.
- A young tree should be chosen. Its circumference should be no more than 0.25 m in diameter.
- The collection process is simple: make an incision at a height of 0.5 m from the ground, insert a groove, collect juice. After the incision, you need to cover it up with dirt or moss.
Raisins are also worth choosing carefully. It should be of medium size without any damage or rotten smell.
Tips and tricks
Many housewives recommend taking into account the specific nuances of cooking:
- The birch component should be cleaned of wood debris. This can be done by double straining through cheesecloth or a sieve.
- For fermentation, you must use either enamel or glassware.
- The classic version is best prepared in spring by summer, but various variations of the recipe for this drink - in autumn by winter.
Various herbs and spices can be added to the drink if desired. It depends on the purpose of the drink, the imagination of the chef and the tastes of consumers.
Birch juice kvass with raisins in bottles
Fresh juice is desirable to buy in glass bottles. The average cost for 0.5 liters in different regions varies between 50-100 rubles. Kvass from this unique liquid is more expensive - from 250 rubles per 1 liter.
You can also order kvass online. However, in this case, there is a great risk of getting caught by scammers.
Cooking kvass from birch sap with raisins for future use
The classic version is quite economical and simple.
Ingredients:
- birch component - 10 l;
- sugar - 0.5 kg;
- dried raisins - 50 pcs.
Cooking technique:
- Prepare raisins: rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Prepare birch sap.
- Mix all the ingredients until the sugar is completely dissolved in the liquid.
- Cover the container with a lid and put in a dark place for 3 days.
- Strain into bottles. Close tightly with lids.
The shelf life of the drink is no more than 6 months. Moreover, it receives its real taste and aroma only 2 months after preparation. You need to store it in the refrigerator, preferably in dark glass bottles. So the drink will retain its useful qualities.
How to ferment birch sap with raisins and honey
Ingredients:
- birch component - 10 l;
- lemon - 4 pcs.;
- raisins - 4 pcs.;
- honey - 40 g;
- fresh yeast - 50 g.
Cooking technique:
- Strain the birch sap several times.
- Get juice from lemons.
- Mix all ingredients in a separate sterilized container.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 days.
Kvass can then be moved to a dark, cool place. And the drink will acquire a rich taste within a week after preparation.
Recipe for kvass on birch juice with raisins
This recipe is suitable for children.
Ingredients:
- birch composition - 2.5 l;
- orange - 1 pc.;
- raisins - 50 pcs.;
- yeast - 10 g;
- mint, lemon balm - 1 branch each;
- sugar - 0.25 kg.
Manufacturing technique:
- The orange should be peeled and cut into wedges.
- Grind the yeast with sugar.
- Mix all ingredients in one container. Close the lid and place in a dark, warm place for 3 days.
- Pour kvass into a container. Put in the refrigerator.
How to ferment birch sap with raisins and mint
This is another option for making fermented birch sap.
Ingredients:
- apples - 5 pcs.;
- raisins - 75 g;
- ginger root - 40 g;
- mint - 1 sprig;
- lemon - 0.5 pcs.;
- honey - 5 ml;
- fresh yeast - 3 g;
- sugar - 0.1 kg;
- birch component - 2 liters.
Cooking technique:
- Prepare juice.
- Prepare apples: wash thoroughly, dry, peel and chop finely.
- Mix the juice with the apples in a saucepan and cook until boiling. Then boil the solution for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Dissolve 5 g of sugar and yeast in warm water. Leave on for 20 minutes.
- Peel and chop the ginger root.
- Squeeze lemon juice.
- Wash and dry the mint and raisins thoroughly.
- Mix all prepared ingredients in a separate container. Cover with a cloth, put in a dark place for 12 hours.
- Strain the product through cheesecloth or sieve into glass bottles.
Finally, put the kvass in the refrigerator.
Homemade drink rules
Healthy adults and children over three years old can use such kvass without restrictions.
Children are allowed to drink this drink if it is previously diluted with either milk or warm water. A maximum of 1.5 glasses is allowed per day.
During pregnancy, kvass can be consumed 1 hour before meals. The maximum dose per day is 1 glass.
Breastfeeding mothers can also use kvass. However, the dose should be increased gradually, starting from 0.5 cups per day.
The dosage and rules for taking this drink for the prevention, treatment of various chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the genitourinary system of a person should be found out from specialists. Everything is individual.
Conclusion
Recipes for kvass from birch sap with raisins are quite simple in their execution, however, it is worth considering a number of specific aspects of collecting components, preparing equipment and creating the necessary storage conditions.A detailed process of making kvass based on birch sap with raisins is clearly shown in the video.
