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Kali

Traditional fermented rye-bread drink (kvass).

Prep6 min
Cook6 h
Total18 h 6 min
Serves10
DifficultyEasy
Per serving236 kcal
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EstoniaDrinkVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 10 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Dark rye bread, toasted500 g
  • Water3 L
  • Sugar250 g
  • Dry yeast3 g
  • Raisins20

Method

  1. SteepPour boiling water over toasted rye; steep 6 hours; strain.
  2. FermentAdd sugar and yeast; ferment 12 hours (contains traces of alcohol).
  3. BottleBottle with raisins; chill.

Nutrition per serving

Calories236 kcal
Protein4.7 g
Carbohydrates51.2 g
Fat1.6 g
Fibre1.5 g
Sugar28.7 g
Sodium255 mg
Saturated fat0.4 g
Serving sizeabout 270 ml

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten.

Quick answers

How long does Kali take to make?

About 18 h 6 min in total: 6 min of preparation and 6 h of cooking, plus 12 h resting.

How many calories are in Kali?

About 236 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein. The recipe makes 10 servings of about 270 ml each.

Which allergens does Kali contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Kali from?

Kali is a drink from Estonia. Traditional fermented rye-bread drink (kvass).

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