Fire Cider (Immune Tonic)
Fire Cider (Immune Tonic)
Ingredients (makes ~500ml):
½ cup grated fresh horseradish (OR good quality 100% horseradish paste or powder - adjust accordingly as it will likely me more potent than fresh)
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup grated ginger
¼ cup grated turmeric (or 1 tbsp powder)
5 garlic cloves (smashed)
1 sliced chili or ½ tsp cayenne
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Raw apple cider vinegar (to fill jar)
Raw honey (to taste, added after infusion)
optional: wakame, thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage etc, any medicinal herbs you have at home!
Instructions:
Place all ingredients (except honey) into a sterilized jar.
Cover with vinegar (ensure everything is submerged).
Seal and store in a cool dark place for 3–4 weeks. Shake daily.
Strain and add honey to taste. Store in the fridge.
Take 1 tbsp daily or during illness, 1 tsp day for general wellbeing, or add to salad dressings etc.