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Chicha Morada Recipe 1

Chicha Morada

Because maiz morado is the main ingredient in chicha morada, it has numerous health benefits. Purple Peruvian corn is well-known for its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Peruvian
Keyword: Chicha Morada
Servings: 8
Calories: 163kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients

  • 15- ounce purple corn dried
  • 16 cups water
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 whole pineapple diced (peel reserved)
  • 1 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup lime juice fresh
  • 1 green apple diced for serving (peel reserved)

Instructions

  • Add the dried purple corn, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, pineapple peels, sugar, and apple peel to a large pot. When the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 45 minutes.
  • Take the chicha off the heat. Pour the mixture through a strainer over a large bowl, catching the large corn ears, pulp, and pineapple. Allow to cool to room temperature in a pitcher before refrigerating until cold. Stir in the lime juice, diced pineapple, and diced green apple once the chicha has cooled. Pour into glasses and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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