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Tepache

Cultural Context

Tepache is a traditional Mexican beverage made from fermented pineapple. It is often enjoyed as a refreshing drink, especially during hot weather. The fermentation process gives it a slightly tangy flavor, and it is commonly served chilled. Tepache has roots in indigenous Mexican culture and has been enjoyed for centuries, often made at home and served at gatherings and celebrations.

MexicanMXdrink
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pineapple
1 cone of poncio
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
water

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baker's yeast

Sourdough starter can add more flavor.

1

Remove the top of the pineapple and cut off the sides.

2

Save the fruit for another use and add the pineapple peels and core into the fermentor.

3

Add the cone of poncio sugar directly to the fermentor without dissolving it first.

4

Add the cinnamon stick and cloves to the mixture.

5

Top the mixture with water until fully submerged.

6

Cover the fermentor with a cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

7

Let it ferment for 2 to 3 days before consuming.

Cooking Techniques

fermentationstraining

Equipment Needed

fermentorclothrubber band

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Pineapple TepacheFermented Pineapple Drink
Local Name: Tepache

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