To sprout, or not to sprout?

Since I have never tried to ferment something in my life, I'm a little anxious about giving it a go, but mostly excited to see how it all turns out! My plan is to start sooner than later so that I have plenty of time to use trial and error until I can get my Rejuvelac tasting the way its meant to!

 

Step 1: To successfully complete the sprouting of the the quinoa

NOTE: I read that its important to use whole, raw, non-GMO and preferably organic grains that have not been heat treated or radiated

 

Directions for Sprouting Grains:

1. Take 1C of dry grain and rinse it thoroughly in clean pure water
2. Soak it over night, or about 8 hours, in a 1 quart mason jar with a loose lid.
3. Place a clean mesh lid on the top of the jar and strain out the soak water.
4. Fill the jar again with pure water, stir and strain again.
5. Flip the jar over, with the mesh lid angled downward, into a dish to drain.
6. Rinse your jar of grains once a day.
7. Watch for sprouting hairs after day one, it usually takes between 1-2 days depending on the room temperature.
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​Only time will tell, but hopefully...my quinoa will sprout to look something like this:​

 

One of the best things about quinoa is how it is literally loaded with nutrition for the body. Upon starting my sprouting process I did some research on what makes quinoa so good for us! I've attached the article if anyone is interested in checking out the health benefits:

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/diana-herrington/7-benefits-of-quinoa_b_3363619.html

Signing off for now-

MD