SIMA - FINNISH MEAD
Sima is a sweat mead that is an essential seasonal brew connected with the Finnish Vappu festival. It is usually spiced by adding both the flesh and rind of a lemon. During secondary fermentation raisins are added to control the amount of sugars and to act as an indicator of readiness for consumption - they will rise to the top of the bottle when the drink is ready. Sima is usually accompanied by munkkeja or Tippaleivät (donuts and other pastries). Mead is ready after 2-3 days.
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Categories Beverages
Time P2DT15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the lemons and peel them thinly. Remove the pith. Slice the lemons and place them with the peel and sugar in a sufficiently large vessel.
- Bring half of the water to the boil and pour it over the lemons, peel, honey or molasses and sugar. Stir and leave to stand covered for a while. Add the rest of the water cold. When the liquid is lukewarm add the yeast.
- Keep the mead at room temperature until it starts to ferment, i.e. about one day. Put a couple of raisins and 1 tsp of sugar into clean bottles, and strain the mead into the bottles. Loosely cork the bottles and store them in a cool place. The mead is ready when the raisins rise to the surface.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 63.8, Protein 0.2
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Sarmad Rasool
[email protected]I love this sima recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love the combination of lemon and honey. I've made it for parties and everyone loves it.
Maureen Raine
[email protected]This sima is the perfect drink for a summer party. It's refreshing and flavorful, and everyone loves it. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Imtiaz ahmed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mead, but this sima is delicious! It's light and refreshing, with a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
BR Habib khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for sima! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love the combination of lemon and honey. I will definitely be making this again.
Dilawar Poli
[email protected]I made this sima for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ronnie barlow
[email protected]This sima is delicious! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the fact that it's made with all-natural ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.
hajji Shabbir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sima turned out great! It has a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. The lemon zest adds a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Asif Rajpoot
[email protected]This sima is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon and honey. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Yasir Jagirani
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mead, but I'm glad I did! This sima is surprisingly light and refreshing. The lemon zest really brightens up the flavor. I will definitely be making this again in the summer.
Mac carter
[email protected]I made this sima for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful golden color. I also appreciated how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdulai Adams prof The youngers prof
[email protected]This Finnish mead is a delightful drink for any occasion. It has a delicate balance of sweetness and tartness, and the lemon zest adds a refreshing touch. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this re