How To Make A Ginger Bug
 
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Wild fermented ginger bug is super easy to make and is actually good for you.
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Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: English
Serves: litres
Ingredients
  • 2 tbs grated ginger, skin included – ideally use organic
  • 2 tsp sugar – raw will give a better flavour
  • 1 cup of filtered water – do not use chlorinated water
Equipment
  • 1 litre jar with a lid
  • cheesecloth or other fabric
  • elastic band
Method
  1. Place all ingredients into the jar and cover with the cheesecloth then use the elastic band to keep it in place. This will allow the bug to breath while keeping out other bugs.
  2. Every day add another 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger and 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water, stir to combine.
  3. Depending on how warm your environment is, it can take anywhere from a couple of days to a week for the ginger bug to become active with bubbles. Just like any living thing it needs air, warmth, food and water to live.
  4. It is now ready to use.
  5. To extend the life of your bug, keep it in the fridge in a jar with a lid. Feed it once a week with 2 tablespoons of ginger, 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Just don’t seal the lid too tight, it still needs to breath.
Recipe by Finding Feasts at https://www.findingfeasts.com.au/recipe-index/how-to-make-a-ginger-bug/