Probiotic Tamarind Lemonade
This could be my new favourite drink, it is sooo good. Big thumbs up from all the team when we first made it. What will you think?
Looking for a refreshing way to support your gut health? This Probiotic Tamarind Lemonade is not only delicious but also packed with natural probiotics that promote digestion and overall well-being. Fermented drinks like this help balance your gut microbiome, boost immunity, and improve nutrient absorption. Tamarind adds a tangy twist, rich in antioxidants and gut-friendly fiber, while the fermentation process enhances beneficial bacteria. Unlike store-bought sodas filled with artificial ingredients, this homemade probiotic drink is a nourishing and flavorful way to stay hydrated and support your digestive health. Give your gut a boost with every sip!
This will take a few days to recreate and you need a good strong Ginger Bug recipe to get it going. Much like a starter for sourdough, your Ginger Bug recipe can be kept in the fridge and brought out on demand. We have all the hints and tips on keeping it healthy and active in our Gut Instinct: The Power of Fermented Foods course. This recipe is also part of that course. It is time to join us on the Insider Club to get a discount on this course!
Need
- 600 Grams filtered water
- 150 Grams raw sugar
- 150 Grams tamarind pulp (no fibrous pieces, or you can strain them out later)
- 150 Grams fresh lemon juice
- 100 Grams Ginger Bug active, liquid, (no solids) Recipe
Do
- 1
Place water, sugar and tamarind pulp into the Thermomix bowl and cook 8 min/80°C/speed 2. Cool to just above room temperature.
- 2
Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Taste. See if you think it needs more lemon, tamarind or sugar. It will continue to grow less sweet as it ferments over the coming 48 hours. Cool to just slightly warm.
- 3
Add ginger bug and stir, pour into sterilised glass bottle with a sealed lid. Allow to sit at room temperature for up to 3 days. Check for activity by shaking it occasionally, being careful not to over shake it once it starts to produce gas. You should have a reasonable amount of room at the top of the bottle. Burp the lid if you think it needs it.
- 4
At around 48-72 hours it should be fizzy enough, so transfer to the fridge for several hours and enjoy icy cold.
- 5
We absolutely loved this one. You can dilute it to taste with sparkling water. It is quite concentrated.
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Gut Instinct Protocol: The Power of Fermented and Cultured Foods
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of nine, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
