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LantauMama - Cool Koji Drinks

15/6/2020

 
Summer Drinks with Koji
Click the photo to watch the video.
The recipes are in the PDF below.
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During the global COVID-19 Lockdown of Summer 2020, I was very grateful to be invited to participate in a global online event Women and Koji Making organized by Chef Ken Fornatoro of Cultures Group.

​This was a full weeklong online event, which combined live sessions and pre-recorded sessions from women fermenters around the world.

My session was pre-recorded, click the photo to view it. Two very simple, yet versatile and fun, ways to use shio koji and amakoji to made delicious summer drinks!

Shio koji is salty.
Amakoji is naturally sweet.

They both are the perfect magic ingredient for summer drinks.

Sourdough Recipe - the most basic method

28/4/2020

 
NOTE: I made this post on my iPhone and cannot format it properly. Sorry for how horrible it must look, but so many people have asked me for this recipe, I thought this was the easiest way to share.
I am a fermenter, not a baker. But for fun I have been teaching myself how to bake sourdough the past few years.
Since the COVID-19 lockdown, I have had to simplify my recipe to the basics:
- taking out any steps that waste flour
- using no specialty baking items
Below is the most simple process with proven results!
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Sourdough Loaf
STEP ONE - Prepare the Ingredients

Bowl One
Starter 100g (my starter is 50% rye 50% water)
Water 375g
Mixed seeds 50g (hemp, sesame, teff, quinoa, etc...)
Mix everything in the wet bowl with a whisk.
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Small Bowl
Salt 10g

Bowl Two (470g flour - use whatever is available)
Rye flour 10g
Malthouse Flour 90g
Strong white 370g

Let this sit while you clean up.

Then add the salt to the wet bowl and whisk.
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Prepare the ingredients
STEP TWO - Mix

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Mix the contents of the wet and dry bowls together with a spatula and/or hand. Stop when it is a bit tacky and can form into a sort of ball.
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Mix until it forms a sort of ball
Then cover with a cloth and let sit for an hour.
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Cover with a cloth
STEP THREE - The Folds

Then the folds - follow the Breadtopia method - (https://breadtopia.com/sourdough-no-knead-bread/ see video)
Mix
20 minutes later some folds
20 minutes later some folds
20 minutes later some folds
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STEP FOUR - Olive Oil, Cover and Ferment
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Then coat it with some olive oil
Put in a bowl
Cover with a shower cap or plastic wrap


Let ferment on counter for around 6-10 hours and pop in fridge overnight 15-18 hours.
Overall the ferment time should be around 24 hours, with the majority of that being in the fridge.

View this post on Instagram

Fast video of folding and preparing dough before long slow ferment.

A post shared by Fermenting in Hong Kong (@lantaumama) on Dec 11, 2019 at 3:05pm PST

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STEP FIVE

Take out of fridge and coil fold into the bread pan/Dutch oven/baking vessel lined with parchment. (follow the Breadtopia method - (https://breadtopia.com/sourdough-no-knead-bread/ see video)

Preheat oven to 250 Celsius
(If there is no way to cover the bread pan, consider putting a tray of water in the bottom of the oven to help generate steam.)

While oven heating, proof the dough (let it sit on counter and it will rise a bit) around 60 minutes, more or less is fine.

Score the dough - basically cut a line into it.

Cover the bread pan to keep moisture in, and put in the oven.
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Score the dough
STEP SIX - Bake

Bake for 40- 60 minutes - my oven is very very slow. Adjust time for your oven!

For a bit more of a crispy crust, try an additional 5 minutes with the lid off.
If the bottom is soft, just pop it back in the oven upside down for a few more minutes.
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Upside down to crisp the bottom
STEP SEVEN - Wait
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Wait until it cools before slicing.
Enjoy!
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Let cool before slicing

LantauMama - Kombucha Class in Repulse Bay - 31 May 2018

17/5/2018

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Join me on Thursday, 31 May 2018 to learn how to make KOMBUCHA!

This is a special class in a private home, limited to 10 participants.  Sign up soon to secure your space.  

SOLD OUT!!
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​Learn, taste and take home your own SCOBY and starter to brew delicious kombucha at home.

This class is suitable for beginners and kombucha brewers.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class.


Date:  Thursday, 31 May 2018
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon

Location: Repulse Bay, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD

Learn:
To make regular kombucha, jun kombucha and herbal kombucha
Four methods to flavour kombucha
Two ways to brew kombucha - single batch and continuous brew
How to make a face mask using kombucha

Try:
Loads of kombucha - regular, jun, herbal and different flavours!

Take home:
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Your own kombucha SCOBY and starter 

Note:  Because this is in a private home, the address and specific details will only be sent after your registration is confirmed.  
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SOLD OUT!!

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HKAHF's Healthy Lifestyle Fund's Charity Evening - 28 February 2018

24/1/2018

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I am deeply honoured to be serving a specially created herbal kombucha for the HKAHF's Healthy Lifestyle Fund's Charity Evening on Wednesday, 28 February 2018.
Come enjoy a vegetarian meal and learn how to prepare healthy and delicious vegetarian dishes at home too!
Purchase your tickets on 
www.hkahf.org.hk   
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HKAHF's Healthy Lifestyle Fund's Charity Evening

Date:  Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 1/F, House of Madison,
                8 Queens Road East,
                Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Price: 2,500 HKD per head

RSVP: Joyce.Cheung@HKAH.org.hk

All in support of the HKAHF's Healthy Lifestyle Fund!

Event Details:  Click Here


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LantauMama - Kombucha Class in Sai Kung - 23 Jan 2018

10/12/2017

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Join me on Tuesday, 23 January 2018 to learn how to make KOMBUCHA!

This is a special class in a private home, limited to 10 participants.  Sign up soon to secure your space.  

Registration Form Below​
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​Learn, taste and take home your own SCOBY and starter to brew delicious kombucha at home.

This class is suitable for beginners and kombucha brewers.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class and over lunch.


Date:  Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD

Learn:
To make regular kombucha, jun kombucha and herbal kombucha
Four methods to flavour kombucha
Two ways to brew kombucha - single batch and continuous brew
How to make a face mask using kombucha

Try:
Loads of kombucha - regular, jun, herbal and different flavours!

Take home:
Full colour notes
Your own kombucha SCOBY and starter 

Note:  Because this is in a private home, the address and specific details will only be sent after your registration is confirmed.  


    PLEASE REGISTER HERE - after you register I will email you further details

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LantauMama - Fermented Vegetables Class - Monday 27 Nov 2017

19/10/2017

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Join me on MONDAY 27 November 2017 at Le Meridien Cyberport to learn how to make fermented foods at home!

Last class of 2017, classes will resume after Chinese New Year.  


Registration Form Below​
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Learn
how to make fermented foods at home including fermented vegetables, fruits and condiments.  

Taste many different styles of ferments, and ferments of different ages.

Hands on experience making your own sauerkraut to take home!

This class is suitable for beginners and advanced fermenters.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class and over the organic salad bar lunch.


Date:  Monday 27 November 2017 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Le Meridien Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD, including an organic salad bar lunch and two hours free parking

Take home:
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Your own jar of sauerkraut 
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Bring:
1 x 500 ml jar for the sauerkraut you will make in class

Note: The jars should have a lid that can seal in liquid.  500ml wide mouth flip top jars from Ikea or Japan Home Store are perfect.  


    PLEASE REGISTER HERE - in a few days I will email you further details
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LantauMama Kombucha Class - Friday 20 Oct 2017 - Register Now

1/10/2017

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Join me on FRIDAY 20 October 2017 at Le Meridien Cyberport to learn how to make KOMBUCHA!

Registration Form Below​
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​Learn, taste and take home your own SCOBY and starter to brew delicious kombucha at home.

This class is suitable for beginners and kombucha brewers.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class and over lunch.


Date:  Friday, 20 October 2017 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Le Meridien Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD, including an organic salad bar lunch and two hours free parking

Learn:
To make regular kombucha, jun kombucha and herbal kombucha
Four methods to flavour kombucha
Two ways to brew kombucha - single batch and continuous brew
How to make a face mask using kombucha

Try:
Loads of kombucha - regular, jun, herbal and different flavours!

Take home:
Full colour notes
Your own kombucha SCOBY and starter 
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Bring:
1 x 500 ml jar for your regular kombucha SCOBY and starter
1 x 500 ml kar for your jun kombucha SCOBY and starter
1 x small jar for a sample of the face mask we will make in class

Note: The jars should have a lid that can seal in liquid.



    PLEASE REGISTER HERE - after you register I will email you further details

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Water Kefir Class - Thurs 28 Sept 2017 - Register Now

11/8/2017

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Join me on Thursday 28 September 2017 at Le Meridien Cyberport to learn how to make WATER KEFIR!
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Registration Form Below​
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​Learn, taste and take home your own water kefir grains to make your own probiotic drinks at home!

This class is suitable for beginners and those whom already ferment.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class and over lunch.


Date: Thursday, 28 Sept 2017 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Le Meridien Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD, including an organic salad bar lunch and two hours free parking

Learn:
What is water kefir and why probiotics are good for us
How to make water kefir
Four ways to flavour water kefir
About different sugars
How to make coconut water kefir and coconut yogurt
How to use water kefir in smoothies, mocktails, probiotic ice pops and more

Try:
Loads of different water kefirs, coconut yogurt and an end of class smoothie

Take home:
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Your own own water kefir grains to brew at home


Registration Form Below​​
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    PLEASE REGISTER HERE - after you register I will email you further details

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LantauMama Kombucha at Wellness 360, Sunday 10 September 2017    The Repulse Bay - Hong Kong

10/8/2017

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Come and get your post summer LantauMama Kombucha fix!  

Wellness 360 has great healthy lifestyle vendors and kids activities for you and your family.
Located in the open courtyard in front of Marketplace and Pacific Coffee at The Repulse Bay.
See you Sunday 10 September 2017! 
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LantauMama - Water Kefir Class - 31 March 2017

16/3/2017

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Join me on Friday 31 March at Le Meridien Cyberport to learn how to make WATER KEFIR!
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Registration Form Below​
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​Learn, taste and take home your own water kefir grains to make your own probiotic drinks at home!

This class is suitable for beginners and those whom already ferment.  There will be lots of time for Q&A at the end of the class and over lunch.


Date:  Friday, 31 March 2017 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Le Meridien Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Price: 600 HKD, including an organic salad bar lunch and two hours free parking

Learn:
What is water kefir and why probiotics are good for us
How to make water kefir
Four ways to flavour water kefir
About different sugars
How to make coconut water kefir and coconut yogurt
How to use water kefir in smoothies, mocktails, probiotic ice pops and more

Try:
Loads of different water kefirs, coconut yogurt and an end of class smoothie

Take home:
Full colour notes
Your own own water kefir grains to brew at home


Registration Form Below​

    LantauMama Kefir Class - Registration Form

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