Bran kvass

A sweet-sour low-alcohol fermented drink based on wheat or rye bran, refreshing, with a bready-grainy taste, for okroshka and drinking.

Bran kvass is a sweet-sour low-alcohol fermented drink based on wheat or rye bran with water, sugar or honey and yeast or a starter, slightly cloudy, refreshing, with a light fizz and a bready-grainy taste, rich in fibre. It is drunk chilled to quench thirst, used in okroshka, cold beetroot soup, botvinya and in batter for fritters.

Recipes with this ingredient

Moldavian Zama on a RoosterMoldovan cuisine | Soups

Zama Moldovenească is a traditional Moldovan soup rooted in rural cuisine. It has a rich, deep flavor from slowly cooked rooster broth, aromatic roots, and spicy herbs. A key feature is the addition of rye kvass, giving the dish a pleasant sourness and light fermented note. Hand-made noodles make the soup especially hearty and cozy. This soup not only warms but also has healing properties due to natural ingredients traditionally used for restoring strength. Zama is served hot with parsley and lovage for a fresh aroma. The dish is perfect for family lunches or traditional feasts that appreciate natural flavors and age-old culinary traditions.

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