5 from 33 votes
Peruvian Chicha Morada
Peruvian Chicha Morada is a traditional purple corn drink made by simmering dried purple corn with aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, pineapple peels, and apple peel to extract natural flavors and color. Sweetened with sugar and balanced with fresh lime juice, the chilled beverage is served with diced pineapple and green apple for added texture and brightness. Its deep color and warm spice notes make it a refreshing and wholesome non-alcoholic drink.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
124 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Peruvian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% 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.