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Butterwort milk

Butterwort milk, traditionally made with the plant Pinguicula vulgaris, involves a few steps:

Ingredients:

  • Fresh butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) leaves
  • Fresh milk

Instructions:

  1. Collect Butterwort Leaves: Gather fresh, clean butterwort leaves. Ensure they are free from dirt and insects.
  2. Prepare the Milk: Pour fresh milk into a clean container.
  3. Add Butterwort Leaves: Place several butterwort leaves into the milk. The exact amount can vary, but typically a few leaves will suffice.
  4. Fermentation: Allow the milk and leaves mixture to sit at room temperature for several hours or overnight. The enzymes from the butterwort leaves will cause the milk to thicken and ferment.
  5. Strain and Serve: Remove the leaves from the thickened milk. The butterwort milk is now ready to be consumed.

Tips:

  • Temperature and Time: Room temperature is ideal for the fermentation process.
  • Cleanliness: Ensure all equipment and leaves are clean to avoid contamination.

This traditional method uses the natural enzymes in butterwort to ferment and thicken the milk, resulting in a unique, tangy beverage.

For making butterwort milk, the ideal room temperature is around 20-25°C (68-77°F). This temperature range is suitable for the fermentation process, allowing the enzymes from the butterwort leaves to effectively thicken and ferment the milk.


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