Cómo preparar Chicha Morada | Receta Peruana | Cocinando con Beto

purple corn

🥗Healthier: blue corn

💰Cheaper: white corn

Blue corn offers similar flavor and color, while white corn is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor profile.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a tropical taste, while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon adds acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Welcome to the channel and introduce the dish, Chicha Morada.

Show the purple corn and explain its importance and authenticity.

Prepare the ingredients: cut the pineapple peel, quince, and one apple into pieces for boiling.

Add the purple corn and the cut ingredients into a pot with approximately 3 liters of water.

Add 4-5 cinnamon sticks, 10-15 cloves, and 3-4 star anise to the pot.

Cut the orange peel and add it to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and strain the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids.

Let the liquid cool before adding sugar and the juice of 2-3 limes.

Prepare the second apple by cutting it into small cubes for garnish.

Add sugar to taste (approximately 5 tablespoons) and stir well.

Serve the Chicha Morada chilled, optionally with ice and garnished with apple cubes.

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