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Chicha Morada Recipe

Chicha Morada
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Chicha Morada

Course: Cocktails And DrinksCuisine: Peruvian
Gallons:

2

Chicha Morada is a beloved traditional Peruvian beverage, celebrated for its captivating deep-purple hue and delightful taste. To prepare this refreshing elixir, start by simmering two 15-ounce bags of dried purple corn in two gallons of water until fully cooked. Strain the vibrant liquid, setting aside the essence of the purple corn.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) bags dried purple corn (maíz morado)

  • Rind and core from one large, ripe pineapple

  • 2 tart Granny Smith apples, quartered

  • 4 Ceylon cinnamon sticks, broken (also called Mexican cinnamon or canela; can substitute 2 to 3 Cassia cinnamon sticks)

  • 6 cloves

  • Peel of 1 orange

  • 2 gallons plus 1 cup water

  • Juice of 7 limes

  • Sweetener of your choice: palm sugar, white sugar, simple syrup, agave nectar, honey, etc.

Directions

  • Combine purple corn, pineapple scraps, apples, cloves, cinnamon, and water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce to a simmer, covered, for 45 minutes, and then uncover the pot and continue simmering for 30 more minutes until the corn kernels should have cracked open.
  • Strain the liquid into an open container and let it cool.
  • Stir in lime and lemon juice. Sweeten to taste. Put in the fridge until completely chilled, and serve over ice. Garnish with lime or chopped apple and pineapple, if desired.

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