The Ginger-Bug

I’m obsessed.

With ginger and fermented foods.

Probiotics.

Among other things.

I decided to start a ginger bug. I grated about 2 tablespoons of fresh, unpeeled ginger into a jar. Added 2 cups of tap water and 2 tablespoons of organic sugar (from Natural Sequence here in Trenton).

Then covered it with a tissue held with a rubber band.

The next morning I added another teaspoon of ginger and sugar, stirred, (and tasted it). Nice, sweet, and gingery.

On day three I again added ginger and sugar. (and tasted it). Nice, sweet, gingery, and maybe a bit effervescent. Hmmmm, just what I’m hoping for.

Afternoon of day 3, the cat that behaves more like a squirrel came flying out of nowhere, skidded across the counter and knocked the jar over. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. What a mess. I WAS able to save about half of it, so added water, sugar and more ginger.

On day 5 it was amazing. Slight hint of sweetness, VERY gingery, and effervescent. When I stir it, I can hear and see the bubbles.

Just look at those bubbles!