How I Make Coconut Kefir

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@margaretpowell6032 17 күн бұрын

You wouldn't believe the struggle had when I decided to make it with a fresh coconut and thought it would be uber duper thick and creamy leaving the blended coconut in...30mins later still trying to extract the grains from the coconut bits..we live and learn Your method is waay simpler and preferable..thanks!

@preservingtoday 17 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh that sounds like so much work! Getting that solid coconut fat off the grains would be near impossible. I am glad you survived to share your story lol. Thanks for watching.

@BarbaraIreland Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this! I just made my first batch of dairy kefir, but really would love to make it nondairy. Excited to make your version next batch!

@preservingtoday Ай бұрын

Excellent. I love my milk kefir grains for so many uses. I have another video on how I ferment COCONUT WATER with my milk kefir grains and it's great too.

@allieewers5949 6 ай бұрын

Love this concept!

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MM-oc3sb Жыл бұрын

Yay! This looks yummy 😋 I have been making milk kefir for a little over a year and am just now looking into coconut cream version. Your hints n tips are very helpful and I am excited to learn more fermenting from you... a new subscriber also from NW WA 😊🌲🏔🏞🌊

@preservingtoday Жыл бұрын

Cool! That makes me so happy! We’re near Bellingham. Always happy to know there are more nearby friends keeping cultures alive and well in their homes. Thanks for subscribing :)

@Jannietime1 5 ай бұрын

I don't have any issue straining out the grains like you did. I wonder why? My strainer might have bigger holes? I love coconut kefir the best.

@preservingtoday 5 ай бұрын

Interesting. Could be the type of coconut milk? I’ve used a different brand and it was way easier, thinner consistency.

@terencesg9968 2 ай бұрын

due to differences in percentage amount of coconut cream (fat which tends to solidify) vs coconut water (clear liquid where the sugar is and thus food for the kefir grains) mix in your coconut milk. In Asia, coconut cream is for cooking (think curry) while coconut water is for drinking.

@karronlaneNOLA 10 ай бұрын

very nice. thanks. i'll def give this a try.

@preservingtoday 10 ай бұрын

Excellent. I hope you love it as much as we do!

@steveshuffle Ай бұрын

great video! I assume you wash the grains before you put them back into cow milk? Thanks!

@preservingtoday Ай бұрын

Sometimes I rinse them in cool water, sometimes I rinse them in milk and other times I don’t rinse them at all. I haven’t seen much of a difference. Whatever the case, being gentle with my grains is what’s most important to me. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@steveshuffle Ай бұрын

@@preservingtodayit does help. Thanks for taking the time to answer

@gibraithwaite5082 10 ай бұрын

Really helpful. Thankyou 😊

@preservingtoday 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@delondadelony462 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, I subscribed to your channel!!

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you so much. Glad to have you here. :)

@donnastjules8157 19 күн бұрын

Thank you. I want to try this. Do you have to put the keiffer grains in coconut milk or water to save them if it is going to be a week or so until you make another batch?

@preservingtoday 18 күн бұрын

I store my kefir grains in cow's milk in between uses. They do need to be stored in something fresh in between fermenting batches. I think storing them in cow's milk, coconut milk or coconut water should be fine. Thanks for watching!

@tmgreen12 7 ай бұрын

This is great video, just what I was looking for. Do the milk kefir grains do well for long periods in just coconut milk or do you have to alternate with dairy milk to keep them thriving? Thank you

@preservingtoday 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I like to rotate my grains back into cow’s milk at least every 3 batches. I have never done more than that, because I’ve read that the grains need food from the animal milk, but I can’t say for sure because I’ve never tried myself.

@ryanimpink13 3 ай бұрын

Do the kefir grains multiply over time? Thanks! Great video

@preservingtoday 3 ай бұрын

Yes, eventually you’ll have enough to make a bigger batch or share some with friends. Thanks for watching!

@rahelmoore5495 Ай бұрын

I love this. I am currently making some with water kefir. It’s working, but when I refrigerate the finished product it is quite solid and almost like coconut oil. It’s an organic milk with no additives. Any suggestions?

@preservingtoday Ай бұрын

You can try a lower fat coconut milk, not coconut cream. Or, like I do, you can try blending the cold coconut kefir with an immersion blender. It will whip all the solid fats with the liquid and turn it in to a whipped cream or frosting like consistency and it's really good.

@rahelmoore5495 Ай бұрын

@@preservingtodaythank you! I will try a lower fat milk. Thank you again.

@rosecarvalheiro6537 6 ай бұрын

I need to try it. First, I need to find out where to buy kefir grains.

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

This is what I started with. You can get them on Amazon amzn.to/3xbECBA

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

This is what I started with. You can get them on Amazon amzn.to/3xbECBA

@sapna85p Ай бұрын

Firstly thank you for sharing this. I don’t have the kefir culture. Can I use store bought kefir and use that to start my culture?

@preservingtoday Ай бұрын

I haven’t ever heard of people doing that but I had wondered that myself. I use store bought yogurt to make yogurt, but for kefir grains I bought them. You only need to buy the once and you can keep using them again and again and they will duplicate. I got mine on Amazon from Culture for Health. amzn.to/4flr07N

@stacysully7626 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Can you tell me the difference between kefir milk and kefir water and is one healthier than the other?

@preservingtoday 2 ай бұрын

Milk kefir is fermented milk and water kefir is fermented sugar water. I don’t think I could compare it’s health benefits but both are rich it probiotics. Both are mad with kefir grains, but water kefir and milk kefir use different starter grains.

@preservingtoday 2 ай бұрын

Check out my other kefir videos in my kefir playlist.

@KatarinaS. 5 күн бұрын

Do you add any prebiotics or sugar to feed the kefir grains?

@preservingtoday 5 күн бұрын

I don’t, but I have heard other people say that you “have to” to be successful. The only thing I do is refresh my grains by putting them in cows milk after a couple batches in the coconut milk.

@aisyahjanna1767 5 ай бұрын

What to do with the leftover kefir that you strain? Put it back in with another batch of coconut milk?

@preservingtoday 5 ай бұрын

That’s right. Kefir grains are a perpetual ferment, meaning you can use them to make batch after batch of kefir. Put the grains in new dairy or coconut milk to start a new batch right away, or store them in some milk and place in the fridge to save for making more another day. You can learn more about how I make dairy kefir here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bom0mJKOeJqVnMUsi=izzT0yT4IoLyHAis

@Randomstuff-jz7oz 7 ай бұрын

Do I need to add sugar to aid fermentation for the coconut kefir

@preservingtoday 7 ай бұрын

Nope. There is enough sugar in the coconut milk itself.

@preservingtoday 4 ай бұрын

@user-dh9rx5mm7h yes, you could use water kefir grains to ferment coconut milk, or coconut water. I have also used these diary kefir grains to ferment coconut water and it turns out great. I keep and care for the dairy kefir grains (rather than the water kefir grains) because I find them to be less fussy and more adaptable. Water kefir grains make delicious drinks but I don’t keep them anymore because my jun scoby and dairy kefir grains can handle everything I want to do. If someone had a dairy allergy water kefir is a great option. Thanks!

@preservingtoday 4 ай бұрын

Awesome. I am working on a video on fermented coconut water so check back soon!

@preservingtoday 4 ай бұрын

@@kindness-e3v My new video out this morning is how I make fermented coconut water using my milk kefir grains. I hope you like it.

@michaelsrowland 6 ай бұрын

So when you make it it never goes into a fridge ? Also how much kefir grains do you put in ?

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

I use about a tablespoon of kefir grains, same as for a quart of milk kefir. After the 12-24 hours of fermentation with the grains at room temp, I remove the grains and use the coconut kefir or move it to the fridge for storage. It’s kept in the fridge after that initial room temperature fermentation period. If you have any other questions, let me know, I’m happy to help!

@LorraineKrueger-o3b 17 күн бұрын

Can you use water kefir grains for coconut milk kefir?

@preservingtoday 16 күн бұрын

I haven’t tried, but I think that they would be too delicate. You could, however, use some finished water kefir. Add the water kefir to the coconut milk along with some honey or sugar and let it ferment room temp for 12-24 hours.

@LorraineKrueger-o3b 16 күн бұрын

@@preservingtoday Hmmmm....now I just need to figure out how to make water kefir....lol! Help!

@preservingtoday 16 күн бұрын

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@sandahand3310 6 ай бұрын

Is it supposed to taste a little sour? I'm hoping I did kill my grains.

@preservingtoday 6 ай бұрын

Just like dairy kefir where the fermentation process makes sweet milk more sour and tangy, the same goes for the coconut milk. If you like it less sour, try fermenting it for a shorter period of time next time. Mine turns out coconutty, kinda sweet with tanginess similar to yogurt or dairy kefir. I hope that helps! And no, it’s unlikely you killed your grains. They want to live! It’s been pretty hard to kill them, in my experience. :)

@morgsta0676 19 күн бұрын

I thought you shouldn't use metal spoons with kefir

@preservingtoday 18 күн бұрын

Metal is advised against in anything acidic, including kefir. The exception is food grade stainless steel. Most common silverware is stainless steel. The concern is the acid in the food corroding the metal, creating rust and allowing metals to leach into your food. This won't happen with stirring something, it would take a long time. I would never ferment in an aluminum, copper or cast iron container. I always use glass or ceramic, but there is no harm in stirring a ferment like kefir with a stainless steel spoon. Thanks for watching!