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How to make Chicha Morada 🟣🌽 (THE EASIEST WAY!) #healthydrinks #homemadedrink #limaperu #peru

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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
2 cups purple corn
1 cup pineapple skin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
5 whole cloves
2 limes
3/4 cup sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 the ingredients for 1 hour.

2

Strain & let it cool.

3

Add lime juice & sugar to taste.

4

Serve ice cold & enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

boilingblendingstraining

Equipment Needed

large potblenderstrainermeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Purple Corn DrinkChicha Morada Beverage

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