Solo las abuelas saben hacerlo así | Receta auténtica de colada morada ecuatoriana”

black corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole grain flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

blackberries

🥗Healthier: blueberries

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Blueberries are nutritious and often less expensive when frozen.

guava

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: apple

Pears maintain a similar texture and flavor profile.

Gather all fruits and ingredients needed for colada morada.

Wash and prepare the naranjillas, hierba Luisa, mint, and orange leaves.

In a large pot, add the naranjillas, hierba Luisa, mint, orange leaves, and spices (cinnamon, clove, star anise, sweet pepper) to make an infusion.

Add panela to the pot for sweetness, adjusting the amount based on the quantity being made.

Prepare the peels of the apple, peach, pineapple, and babaco, and add them to the pot for flavor.

Chop the fruits (mora, durazno, mango, uvas, fresas) into small pieces for later use.

Dissolve the harina morada in water to avoid lumps, stirring continuously until smooth.

Strain the infusion to remove solids, keeping the liquid for the next steps.

Add more water to the strained liquid and bring it to a boil.

Add the chopped fruits (mora, durazno, mango, uvas, manzana) to the boiling liquid.

Stir in the dissolved harina morada, mixing well to combine.

Allow the mixture to continue boiling so the fruits can cook and flavors meld.

Caramelize the pineapple, babaco, and strawberries separately before adding them to the mixture.

Blend the soft peels (excluding hard ones) to extract additional flavors and add to the pot.

Continue stirring and cooking until the desired consistency is achieved.

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