Ginger Bug

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the ginger using a food processor, skin and all.
  2. 2In a jar, add 500 ml of water, 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1-2 tablespoons of ginger.
  3. 3Mix it up, loosely cover the jar, and set it aside in a dark cupboard overnight.
  4. 4The next day, add another tablespoon of sugar and ginger, mix it up, and set aside again.
  5. 5Repeat this process daily for about 5 days, until you notice gas production.
  6. 6Once you see gas production, do one last top-up, let it sit overnight, and it's ready to make ginger beer.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams water
  • 150 grams ginger
  • 150 grams sugar

Equipment

scalefood processorjarspoon