This is a non-dairy coconut kefir recipe that we love to use because it is a great alternative to dairy and milk products. Besides the fact that there is nothing like using fresh coconut milk!!
This fermented food delight is made with kefir grains, but you can also use powdered kefir starter packs. I love to use real kefir grains, which is the "traditional way" to make kefir.
They are like little pieces of transparent cauliflower that cause fermentation and provide your intestines with lots of friendly flora for colon health and candida overgrowth.
The best part about using "grains" is that they GROW and you can keep reusing them over and over. Eventually, you will have enough kefir grains to give as gifts to your friends so you can share the joy of "homemade kefir making."
Note: You can substitute goat milk, cows milk or even almond milk if you like for the coconut. Or try using a combination of almond nut milk and coconut meat.
Coconut Kefir Recipe:
Enjoy the soured flavors of this excellent cultured food using fresh young Thai coconut!! Here are a few basic steps to making your own homemade drink using coconut water and coconut meat.
2 Thai coconuts
Kefir grains (or starter pack)
Open your coconuts from the top using a cleaver.
Make several "chops" around the top to crack open a hole.
Pour out coconut water into a bowl.
Then scrap the coconuts to get the "meat" out.
Place the meat and juice in a blender with coconut water.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a mason jar or any jar that will fit it.
Stir in your kefir grains.
Place a loose lid or mesh screen on top.
Cover with cloth.
Place on counter top at room temp.
Stir on occasion.
Wait for kefir making magic!!
In about 24-36 hours you will have a delicious coco-nutty drink packed with enzymes that are good for digestion.
Remove your kefir grains and store or reuse immediately!
It is a great morning beverage that will introduce healthy cultures to your colon while it is empty.
Save Your Kefir Grains!
When you take out your kefir grains, pat them off gently with a towel so they are somewhat dry. You can then store them in an air tight container in the fridge for short periods of time OR the freezer for longer periods.
And remember you can also use kefir starter if it's more convenient, whatever suits your needs. It comes in the form of a powder. It doesn't grow like traditional kefir culture, but you can reuse it about 5-7 times by adding a little finished kefir milk to your new batch.
