What is freckles?
Cucumber kanji is a fermented drink made from cucumber, mixed with mustard flour, black salt, chili powder and clean water. All were put into glass jars, left in the sun for a few days to naturally ferment. After that, just refrigerate and you can use it immediately. This drink has a mild sour, spicy taste, mustard scent, very unique and refreshing.
In India, people often drink kanji in the summer to cool down and is good for digestion. Nowadays, many health experts also recommend using naturally fermented drinks like this.
Drinks like cucumbers often help hydrate and balance electrolytes during hot weather, while supporting the digestive and immune systems with their natural beneficial bacteria, says Dr. Laura Freeman, a nutritionist at the Harvard Institute of Preventive Medicine.
How to make freckles at home
Ingredients:
2 vua quacks (peeled, cut into pieces)
600 ml of boiled water to cool
10 g yellow mustard powder
5 grams of red chili powder
2.5 g black salt
1.5 g hing powder (if any)
Salt is usually enough
How to do:
Mix all the ingredients in a glass jar or clean.
Cover with fabric or hood (not sealed), leave the area sunny for 2-4 days.
Stir gently every day. When the water has a mild sour smell and the melon is soft, store it in the refrigerator and serve cold.
The amazing benefits
Reheat, prevent dehydration: Cucumbers are hydrated, helping to compensate for the amount of water lost due to sweat. The natural feeling of coolness makes the body more comfortable during hot days.
Good for digestion: Fermented water is rich in probiotics that help improve digestion, prevent constipation and bloating.
Boosts resistance: A healthy gut microbiome will help the body fight harmful bacteria better.
Notes when using
Use boiling water to cool down to avoid infection.
Tools must be clean.
If you have underlying medical conditions, you should consult your doctor before trying a new dish.
Cucumbers kanji is an easy-to-make, cheap ingredient, but brings a refreshing, light-about and healthy feeling. This summer, instead of industrial drinks, try returning to traditional cooling methods, which are both delicious and good for the body.
