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Chicha Morada

Chicha morada is an iconic, non-alcoholic Peruvian drink made from purple corn, one of several varieties of Peruvian corn.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Peruvian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb purple corn on the cob
  • 1 pineapple , ripe
  • 3 medium quinces
  • 2 tart apples
  • 2 large peaches , peeled and diced (optional)
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 quarts water
  • 5 limes , squeezed
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

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  1. Wash the purple corn.
  2. Peel the pineapple, and reserve the skin and core.
  3. Peel and chop the apples and quinces.
  4. Place the pineapple skin and core, purple corn, apples, quinces, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in a large saucepan. Then add the water.
  5. Boil for 1h30, over low to medium heat and covered. After cooking, the liquid should take on a dark purple color.
  6. Strain the mixture to remove all solid ingredients.
  7. Add sugar and let cool.
  8. Add the juice of the limes when the liquid is completely cooled.
  9. Add the diced peach (optional) and ice cubes before serving.