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CHICHA MORADA RECIPE 😋 | PERUVIAN CORN BEVERAGE 🙌🏻 | SPANISH SUBTITLED 🇵🇪

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Chicha Morada

Cultural Context

Chicha Morada is a traditional Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, which has been cultivated in the Andes for centuries. This vibrant drink is often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Its sweet, fruity flavor and striking color make it a popular choice both in Peru and among those seeking authentic South American cuisine.

PeruvianPEdrink
50 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
purple corn
water
2 tablespoons lime juice
brown sugar
cane sugar
apple

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.

1

Boil water in a large pot.

2

Add purple corn and boil until the tint comes out, creating a purple color.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice to the mixture.

4

Add brown sugar to taste and mix until dissolved.

5

Cut apple into very small pieces and add it on top of the chicha.

6

Serve in a cold glass with the apple pieces infused in the drink.

Cooking Techniques

boilingblendingstraining

Equipment Needed

large potglass

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Purple Corn DrinkChicha Morada Beverage

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