How to Make Chicha de Yucca #859

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla provides a cost-effective alternative.

Peel and chop the yucca into small pieces.

Boil the yucca in water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain the yucca and let it cool slightly.

Mash the cooked yucca until smooth and creamy.

In a blender, combine the mashed yucca with water and blend until well mixed.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any solids.

Stir in sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla extract until dissolved.

Add lime juice and mix well to combine all flavors.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Serve over ice and garnish with fresh fruit as desired.

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