Kumys is a fermented milk drink that perfectly quenches thirst and has been known for a long time. The preparation of the product is also possible at home. Traditionally, kumis was prepared from mare's milk in a special leather jug called a wineskin. Currently, the drink can be made from cow and goat milk.
It is necessary
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- 1 liter cow or goat milk
- 1 cup of cold water (200 ml)
- 50 grams of sugar
- 50 grams of honey
- 50 milliliters of kefir
- 5 grams of compressed yeast
- pan
- bottle
- basin
- towel
- gauze.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to cook kumis, take milk of any fat content and boil it over low heat. Then mix it with water, add sugar or honey, remove from the stove and leave to cool to room temperature.
Step 2
Add two tablespoons of kefir to the resulting mixture, cover this composition with a lid and wrap it up with a warm large towel. Place in a warm place for several hours (5-6).
Step 3
When the liquid turns into sour milk, beat it with a whisk or mixer, and strain the resulting flakes through cheesecloth folded in four layers.
Step 4
Pour the pressed yeast with warm water and beat the mixture until the consistency of thick sour cream. Add sugar to this composition, and then add the whole mixture to the milk. This promotes the formation of alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Step 5
Pour the resulting product into clean bottles and close them tightly with lids. Let stand for 30-50 minutes. During this time, carbon dioxide is formed in the bottles, the liquid begins to "play", so it is better not to fill the bottles completely, it is better to two-thirds of their volume.
Step 6
As soon as you notice that the fermentation process has begun in the bottles, immediately place them in the refrigerator on the lower shelf or in a large basin of ice water. So that containers with kumis do not explode, it is served chilled and opened very carefully. Kumis perfectly refreshes and quenches thirst on hot days, in addition, it contains many vitamins and microelements.
