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Rejuvelac in a glass with wheat berries in front and a bottle of rejuvelac in the back
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Rejuvelac Recipe

This refreshing drink is a combination of sprouting and fermentation and is ready in as soon as 4 days. Drink this before meals to help with digestion or between meals to hydrate with added enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and good bacteria.
Total time4 days
Course: Drinks
Keyword: lacto-fermentation, sprouting
Servings: 3 cups

Equipment

  • 1 quart wide-mouth jar
  • Sprouting lid or cheesecloth and rubber band

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic raw wheat berries unpasteurized
  • 3 cups filtered water

Instructions

  • Wash sprouting jar and sprouting lid with soap and water, then sterilize with hot boiling water. Let cool on the counter for a minute or two.
  • Add seeds to jar; screw on sprouting lid. Wash seeds by filling jar with cool water (tap water is fine). Swirl and shake jar to remove any residue. Allow dead seeds to float to the top, then skim off and discard. Drain water.
  • Refill with filtered, room-temperature water and leave soak for 12 hours or overnight.
  • Pour off the soak water; rinse with tap water, swirl for 30 seconds, then drain again and shake to remove excess water.
  • Invert the sprouting jar at a 45-degree angle in a bowl to continue draining. Ensure the jar is away from direct sunlight. Sprout for 48 hours, rinsing every 8-12 hours with tap water. Always return the jar to it's inverted position between rinses.
  • When the seeds are well sprouted with a tail, cover with filtered water. Leave on the counter to ferment for 24 hours, longer in cooler temperatures.
  • Once the liquid is acidic (pH ≤ 4.6), bubbles surface with agitation of the jar, and the water is cloudy, pour off the liquid into a glass container, reserving the berries. Leave at least 1 tablespoon of water in the jar as starter culture for the next batch. Do not rinse berries between batches.
  • Drink fresh or transfer to a swing top bottle or glass jar; refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Make a second batch with the same wheat berries: Pour another 3 cups of filtered water into the jar. Allow water to ferment for another 24 hours before pouring off.
  • Repeat a third time for a total of three batches with the original sprouted wheat berries. Compost berries after this.

Notes

Experiment with different types of whole grains or different varieties of wheat, yet always ensure your seeds are organic. For  gluten-free alternatives, try raw millet, brown rice, or quinoa seeds. Purchase seeds with good germination or purchase from the grocery store. Seeds that are toasted or pasteurized won't sprout.