Kvass is considered to be the original Russian folk drink, which is famous primarily for its ability to perfectly quench thirst. Traditionally, it is prepared on the basis of rye bread or flour. Recently, the list of recipes for this drink has been actively updated. However, it is not inferior to the classic oats kvass in terms of taste. What is the benefit of this type of drink?
Who should use such an infusion?
Traditional medicine experts note the positive effect of kvass on people who have the following health problems:
- cardiovascular disorders;
- nervous disorders;
- high sugar level;
- failure of metabolic processes;
- brittle nails, poor hair condition;
- bone demineralization;
- excess weight;
- slagging of the body;
- decreased immunity and protective functions of the body;
- insomnia;
- lack of appetite;
- loss of strength, malaise.
Many people have at least one of the above symptoms, so almost all oats kvass will work. Our ancestors knew how useful this easy-to-prepare drink was, so they actively included it in their diet. The basis of the infusion is oats. It is also famous for its beneficial components, which transfers almost unchanged to the drink. Everything that a person needs for health, nature provides in the form of simple products. They can only be skillfully applied.
How to cook?
How to make kvass from oats, few know. However, one who at least once in his life made this drink in the traditional way can cope without difficulty. The components are easy to find in the kitchen of any housewife. Just a few components - and you get cool oats kvass. The recipe is quite simple. For cooking you will need:
- 5 tablespoons of sugar;
- 2 cups crude oat grains;
- water.
Sometimes raisins are added for taste. A small handful is enough for this amount of products. It gives kvass a more dessert, even spicy flavor.
Cooking process
The first stage is preparatory. First, oats must be sorted out, removing all foreign particles. On the shelves of stores now sold a special type of grains intended for the preparation of decoctions and kvass. Such oats are already pre-processed and ready for use. Normal should be washed with a flowing stream to get rid of damaged grains, small debris and husks. Then the grains need to be poured with warm water and left for a while. Then lay on a sieve and rinse under a cold stream.
Second phase. Continuing to cook kvass from oats, the recipe of which we are now describing, you can not do without a bottle. We need a 3 liter. Washed oatmeal, raisins (if you wish) and sugar, which do not need to be specially dissolved, are poured into it inside. Water will require about 2 liters. It should be filled so that to the top there is about 10 cm left. The neck of the can should be covered with gauze folded several times, or a nylon cover.
The bottle is usually placed in a warm place for 3 days. If the room is cool, it may take an extra day to ferment. The main condition for insisting is protection from direct sunlight. It is not necessary to overheat the infusion during fermentation, it can simply turn sour.
After the time, you need to take a sample from the drink. If the taste satisfies, you can pour kvass. If not, you need to put it in its original place, and let it ferment for a while. It happens that the first infusion has too sharp a taste. Then it is drained and the sediment is filled again. Drink a drink of the second infusion.
The third stage. If the test was successful, homemade kvass from oats is carefully drained so as not to agitate the sediment. After this, you need to take a sieve, put gauze in it in several layers, and strain the drink. For storage, it is poured into bottles, best of glass, then put in the refrigerator. In such a simple way, kvass is made from oats. Benefit and harm, as in any other product, are in this drink.
What to do with sediment?
The sediment after draining the liquid can be reused. Oats are again filled with warm water to the previous level. This time a little less sugar is added - about 3 tablespoons. To saturate the taste and a darker color, raisins are poured. Thus, oats can be re-infused for 2 months. In the summer, it is usually changed after a month. Everyone in practice determines how often to renew the grain, as this affects the taste of the drink.
Contraindications
We have already understood what kvass from oats is. Benefit and harm are combined in it in equal proportions. We have already talked about the positive properties. Now consider who should refuse such a drink.
Contraindications for use may include:
- colitis of various etiologies;
- enteritis;
- chronic gastritis;
- intolerance to gluten-containing products;
- gout;
- impaired liver function and related diseases;
- the presence of ulcers.
Relatively few, but there are reasons to limit or not drink kvass from oats at all. The benefits and harms of a drink are manifested differently in people. For some, cool kvass is a salvation in the summer heat, and you can happily afford a few glasses a day. And some drink can deliver a lot of discomfort. Knowing about your diagnoses, it is worth listening to the recommendations for use. Or consult with your doctor, who will not only say whether you can drink kvass or not, but if necessary, determine the useful amount.
Calorie content
Oat is considered to be sufficiently high-calorie. For those who intend to lose weight, extra calories are useless. Moreover, they contain 300 kcal / gram in oat kvass. This value should be considered when drawing up a diet menu. And for those who want to gain weight and normalize metabolism, this drink is perfect. In any case, the absolute naturalness of the components is guaranteed only with home cooking.
Oat kvass contains about 1.3% ethyl alcohol. Such a fortress does not affect attentiveness while driving or when working with mechanized installations, but caution in this matter will not hurt.
Conclusion
Now you know what kvass from oats is, the benefits and harms of which are described above. But in any case, before use, you should consult a doctor with pregnant and lactating mothers.