Ginger Bug Recipe Powerful Starter for Gut Health
Discover the ginger bug recipe that makes gut-friendly sodas with just 3 ingredients. Follow our steps and create your own probiotic drinks now.
Servings 16 (1 tablespoon per serving)
Calories 31kcal
Ingredients
For the Ginger Bug Starter
- Fresh ginger root preferably organic, chopped with skin on (the skin contains wild yeast)
- Raw cane sugar organic if possible, made from evaporated cane juice
- Filtered water or bottled spring water free from chlorine and additives
Optional Tools for Better Results
- A clean glass jar 1-quart size is ideal
- A breathable cloth cover like a coffee filter or thin dish towel
- A rubber band or string to secure the cloth
- A wooden or plastic spoon for stirring
Instructions
Chop the Ginger
- Rinse the ginger gently but do not peel it. Cut it into small pieces. The skin is rich in natural wild yeast which jumpstarts the fermentation.
Measure Ingredients
- Use equal parts chopped ginger and raw sugar. A common ratio is one tablespoon of each. Add them to a clean glass jar.
Add Filtered Water
- Pour in one cup of filtered or spring water. Avoid tap water unless it’s dechlorinated, as chlorine can kill beneficial microbes.
Stir Well
- Mix thoroughly using a wooden or plastic spoon. Metal can sometimes react with fermentation, so avoid it if possible.
Cover the Jar
- Place a breathable cloth over the jar and secure it with a rubber band or string. This keeps out dust while allowing airflow.
Let it Sit
- Leave the jar at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. This is the start of your fermentation.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 31 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Potassium: 5 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Vitamin C: 1 mg
- Calcium: 3 mg
- Iron: 1 mg