Peruvian Chicha Morada
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Peruvian Chicha Morada
Description
This recipe for Peruvian Chicha Morada starts by simmering dried purple corn along with cinnamon sticks, cloves, pineapple peels, and apple peel in water for about 45 minutes, which infuses the liquid with a distinct fruity and spiced profile. After straining out the solids, sugar is dissolved to sweeten the bright purple liquid, then it is chilled. Just before serving, fresh lime juice is stirred in to balance sweetness with acidity.
The drink is complemented by pieces of diced pineapple and green apple, adding fresh crunch and bursts of sweetness that contrast with the richly spiced liquid. Chicha Morada serves well chilled as a cooling beverage, especially in warm weather or as a non-alcoholic option alongside meals.
You can extend the recipe by reusing the corn and peel scraps for another batch with added water and sugar, although diluting too much may weaken the flavors. Careful balance of ingredients preserves the distinctive deep hue and complex flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) purple corn dried, bag
- 16 cups water
- 3 whole cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 whole pineapple peel reserved, diced
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
- 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
- 1 green apple diced, for serving (peel reserved)
Instructions
- To a large pot, add the dried purple corn, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, the pineapple peels, sugar and apple peel. Heat over high heat and once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove the chicha from the heat. Place a strainer atop a large bowl and pour mixture through it, catching the large corn ears, pulp and pineapple. Transfer to a pitcher and allow to come to room temperature before refrigerating until cold. When the chicha has gotten cold, stir in the lime juice, diced pineapple and diced green apple. Divide amongst glasses and serve.
Notes
- Reuse the dried purple corn, pineapple peels, and apple peel once more to make a second batch by adding 8 cups of water and 3/4 cup sugar, but avoid adding too much water to prevent dilution of flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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