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title: How to Make a Turmeric Skin Toner - by Andrea Fabry
date: 2014-05-19T14:32:22Z
source: http://justso.co/how-to-make-a-turmeric-bug-by-andrea-fabry/
tags: recipes
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Fermented turmeric makes a wonderful tonic for the skin. I use a "turmeric bug" to make my toner. I combine my turmeric bug with floral water and apply with a cotton pad. My skin feels refreshed and nourished! It's easy to make a turmeric bug. (To see how I use it in food recipes see my post [Fermented Turmeric][1].)
1 tablespoon coarsely grated turmeric root and/or ginger root (powdered ginger or turmeric may be used, but the fermentation process is a bit slower and may require added "food" - see below)
1 tablespoon sugar - refined or unrefined
3/4 cup filtered water
Instructions
Place the freshly grated turmeric and/or ginger in bottom of wide mouth quart jar.
Add sugar. (If using powdered turmeric, consider adding a bit of apple peel to encourage the fermentation process.)
Add water and stir.
Cover with cloth and rubber band.
Place on shelf out of direct sunlight.
After 24 hours add 1 tablespoon grated turmeric, 1 tablespoon powdered turmeric, and/or 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
Add 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir well.
Replace cloth cover and leave on shelf.
Every 24 hours add 1 tablespoon turmeric or ginger, and 1 tablespoon sugar until you see bubbles on the surface of the water. This generally takes several days.
You may add additional water if desired. I have done it both ways with success in each case.
Strain and use in recipes or store in refrigerator. You may keep this ongoing and not refrigerate it. (This is a perpetual bug where some of the liquid is used for a recipe and the remainder is fed with root/powder, sugar and water.)
Tumeric Lime Soda
Directions:
Fill 1/2 gallon mason jar with water allowing 1-2 inches of head room
Add 1/2 cup turmeric bug, 1/2 cup lime juice, and 3/4 cup sugar. Stir.
Place on shelf away from direct sunlight.
Cover with cloth and rubber band. This fermented beverage involves yeast as well as bacteria which means that oxygen is required. (For more on aerobic and anaerobic fermentation see Water Kefir: Oxygen or No Oxygen.)
Allow to ferment for approximately 3 days. Some remaining sweetness is desired as the second fermentation will decrease the sugar further.
Strain and pour into flip top bottles or air tight container. (A Fido jar or airlock is optimal.) This step increases the carbonation which makes the drink fizzy!
Allow to ferment another day or two until desired taste is achieved.
[1]: http://it-takes-time.com/2014/01/fermented-turmeric.html
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