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TEPACHE DE PIÑA CASERO | Fernando Alcalá

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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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
pineapple
brown sugar
cinnamon
cloves
water
yeast

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

Cut the pineapple into chunks, including the skin.

2

In a large container, combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.

3

Add water to the mixture until fully submerged.

4

Cover the container with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 2-5 days.

5

Stir the mixture daily to promote fermentation.

6

Once fermented to your liking, strain the liquid into bottles and refrigerate.

Cooking Techniques

fermentationstraining

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Pineapple TepacheFermented Pineapple Drink
Local Name: Tepache

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