Best Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink Recipes
PERUVIAN CHICHA MORADA
Chicha morada is a beverage originated in the Andean regions of Perú that's made from purple corn, along with fruit and spices. Served over ice, this delicious drink is very popular throughout Peru.
Provided by Adrianna Adarme
Categories Drinks
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 10 g, Calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g
PERUVIAN CHICHA MORADA DRINK
Sweet, cool, purple fruit juice made from purple corn! Indigenous to the Inca Natives of Peru in South America, it has a yummy, refreshing flavor. It's definitely worth the time it takes to prepare it! You'll get rave reviews from friends who try it.
Provided by Kat Negrete
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Peruvian
Time 5h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the water to a boil with the corn, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer to remove the corn and spices. Stir the lemon juice and sugar into the chicha until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cold.
- Stir in the chopped pineapple and apple before serving over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 32.6 g
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