Chicha Morada Recipe
Homemade Peruvian purple corn drink with pineapple, apple, cinnamon and clove. Made fresh in-house!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil the Corn
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of purple corn and boil for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for an additional 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher, discarding the solid ingredients.
- 5
Sweeten the Drink
Add 1 cup of sugar to the strained liquid while it is still warm, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Once the sugar has dissolved, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture for a touch of acidity.
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the chicha morada for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled over ice if desired.
