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updated 2021-04-20:
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i regularly make kefir, a fermented milk drink.
2021-04-07 wikipedia article about kefir
kefir is ready when it has thickened and started to separate. you may see some pockets of clear liquid in the jar (usually more at the bottom of the jar).
when you think that it is ready: process it straight away, or slow fermentation by keeping the jar of fermented kefir in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
if we process it before we need it then we may find that we have too much of the stuff: it grows!
some clear liquid after fermentation is normal. lots of clear liquid suggests too long a fermentation; not a problem, still good to consume.
pouring milk into jar with kefir (46K).
kefir jar in fermentation cupboard (28K).
kefir in jar ready for processing (51K).
kefir grains are mainly on the top of the ferment.
we will have more kefir grains than we started with. give your excess grains away, or eat them, or bin then, or start your kefir dairy. kefir is alive, it grows!
kefir in jar ready for processing (46K).
sieve and container ready to process kefir (35K).
still sieving the kefir (33K).
i avoid metal utensils and containers when fermenting, processing, and storing kefir.
store the kefir in a fridge and use as you want. i use kefir as the main liquid in smoothies; i also drink it, or use it instead of milk when cooking. i keep mine in the fridge for a week or so without problems.
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