put some of kvass in your life! Did you know that you can make an alcoholic drink with bread? In this article we deal with another great creation of the great Russians. It is from these lands that a drink as peculiar as it is unique comes to us. Do they use it in east of Europe for something else or just drink it? Find out!
Kvass: Slavic flavor
know the vodka Yes or yes. Nevertheless, Russia It has a large catalog of alcoholic beverages that go unnoticed in the West. One of them is called "kvass", although it is not typical only of the country of matryoshkas. It is also drunk in Ukraine, Belarus and the Baltic countries. We refer to a very special drink that has unique raw materials. Namely: water, sugar, yeast and black bread o Rye bread.
Indeed, it is made with bread. Fermentation stops very quickly between two and seven days, so the percentage of alcohol is very low. It only has one 1'5%! In fact they let the children this drink with a certain aftertaste of beer. In terms of flavor, it offers certain earthy nuances reminiscent of malt. It has plenty of gas. However, its preparation has evolved a lot since the XNUMXth century. Today many people add fruits, herbs and untilto honey to give it a taste distinctive y sweeter.
Uses and properties
You don't just drink. It is also used by the inhabitants of these countries in the preparation of soups. Cold kvass soup is called okroshka. It is very popular in Russia and we could even talk about its equivalent to salmorejo. It is a mixture of raw vegetables. Among these are some like cucumbers, spring onions y radishes. They are mixed with cooked pararas, egg, ham and the aforementioned drink.
As if that were not enough, the kvass It is an interesting remedy for stomach ailments. Its fermentation implies that this is a probiotic capable of favoring the bowel function. It makes digestion easier and also boosts the immune system. As if that were not enough, this drink is rich in Antioxidants y B1 vitamins o B2. We strongly recommend you try it when you have the chance. It will surprise you!
