We are in the Russian steppe, on the border with Kazakhstan. In the former karakul social farm we met Olga who explained to us step by step how to make Kvass at home. The traditional lightly alcoholic Russian drink used to cool off during the hot continental summers.
Kvass is a traditional Russian drink that has a very ancient history. Originally made with bread and fermented maltodextrins, kvass evolved to become a malt drink made from wheat or rye. This drink is known for its slightly acidic and sweet taste, with a note of aromatic herbs such as aniseed or coriander. Let’s discover the traditional recipe that Olga’s family has handed down for generations. Simple to make at home or in the dacha with ingredients found everywhere in the Russian countryside we can translate its content as bread beer.
Since the 1990s, kvass has given way to the most popular sugary drinks in the world. However, it remains widespread in all Slavic countries and in the former USSR. On supermarket shelves you can find the industrial version with qualities that change from brand to brand. But what Olga prepared for us is special. In the video the recipe and preparation.