Sima (Finnish Lemonade)
recipe

A refreshing and traditional Finnish lemonade perfect for summer days. Prepare it in advance and enjoy its bubbly flavor!
Preparation Time: 5 days
Serving Size: About 2 liters

Ingredients:

- 3 lemons
- 500 g sugar
- 100 g raisins
- 1 dl fresh yeast or 1 packet dry yeast
- 2 liters water

Instructions:

1. Wash the lemons thoroughly and peel them thinly with a potato peeler. Remove the white pith and slice the fruit.
2. Place the lemon peels, slices, and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Heat half of the water to boiling and pour it over the lemons and sugar.
4. Dissolve the fresh yeast in a deciliter of the liquid and mix it with the other ingredients. If using dry yeast, sprinkle it on the surface of the mixture and stir it in after a moment.
5. Allow the mixture to ferment at room temperature until the next day.
6. Strain and bottle the sima. Add a few raisins and a sprinkle of sugar to the bottom of each bottle.
7. Seal the bottles tightly and let the sima ferment in a cool place for about five days. It’s ready when the raisins have floated to the top.

Nutritional Information (per 100 ml):

- Calories: 40 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Sugars: 10 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g

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