Chicha Morada

Name: Chicha Morada
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 purple corn cob, dried; 1 cup pineapple rind; 1 apple, chopped; Cinnamon and cloves

Chicha Morada/CHEE-chah moh-RAH-dah/

Also known as: Purple Corn Drink

About this dish

A sweet, spiced purple corn drink, refreshing and lightly fruity, a beloved Peruvian beverage.

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Ingredients

🌽1 purple corn cob, dried

🍍1 cup pineapple rind

🍎1 apple, chopped

🌰Cinnamon and cloves

Method

Serves 2

Simmer purple corn, pineapple rind, apple, and spices in plenty of water.

Cook for about 45 minutes until deeply colored.

Strain out the solids.

Sweeten with sugar and add a squeeze of lime.

Chill and serve cold over ice.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Chicha morada is a traditional Peruvian drink made from purple corn, distinct from the fermented chicha found elsewhere.

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