People first learned about kvass around the ninth century AD. Eastern Slavs prepared kvass in order to quench thirst in the summer. It is likely that this drink could intoxicate. According to some data, kvass in the Middle Ages was prepared with the use of hops.
In okroshka kvass was not previously added. The drink was originally isolated from any dishes. Only in the XVIII century kvass began to be added to summer soups.
Now it is difficult to find tasty real kvass
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Basically, manufacturers add a lot of flavorings and colorants to the drink.
We will tell you how to make kvass yourself without the use of yeast
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Ingredients for kvass:
- breadcrumbs – 200 g;
- water – 2.7 liters;
- sugar – 6 tbsp;
- raisins – 20 pcs;
- honey – 2 tbsp;
- horseradish – 5 g.
Preparation of kvass:
In a glass jar it is necessary to lay out rye breadcrumbs, sprinkle them with sugar. Put in the jar also 10 pieces of raisins, pour warm water (70 degrees).
Stir the contents in the jar until the grains of sand dissolve.
Note that you should pour not the entire cavity of the jar, from the neck should be left 2-3 cm.
Put a gauze on the neck, leave the kvass in the heat for fermentation for 3 days. After the specified time strain the kvass into another jar, mix it with honey, raisins and horseradish.
We close the kvass with a lid, put it in the refrigerator for 12 hours at least.
It is desirable to leave the kvass in a cold place for 24 hours. You get a tart carbonated drink for okroshka.
