Honey Fermented Ginger
Fermented Honey Ginger is an easy, effective, and delicious way to turn two common kitchen ingredients into a natural remedy that can support your immune system, aid digestion, and provide relief for various ailments. If you’re looking for a simple, powerful home remedy to keep in your pantry, look no further than honey-fermented ginger.
Servings: 16 servings, Makes about a pint
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh ginger root sliced but not peeled
- 6 ounces raw honey 170g
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the ginger root into thin coins or small chunks and place it into a clean mason jar.
- Pour raw honey over the ginger, filling the jar to about 1 inch from the top.
- Add apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Close the jar tightly, shake gently to combine, then loosten the lid so that the fermentation bubbles can escape.
- Leave at room temperature for 2 to 5 days, shaking occasionally. Make sure you tighten the lid before shaking and then loosen it again afterward.
- After 5 days, refrigerate or store in a cool place to slow the fermentation process.
- Use the honey fermented ginger as a tonic, in teas, or as a flavorful ingredient in cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp. | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg