Chicha morada
Peruvian recipes
Drinks
Drinks
Easy
135'
Refreshing, natural, and 100% Peruvian. Chicha morada is a traditional drink made with Goya purple corn, fruits, and spices. Served cold, it’s perfect to enjoy with meals or as a festive beverage. Though it takes time to prepare, the result is worth it: a drink full of flavor, color, and natural benefits.
Ingredients
- 500 gramos of Purple corn El Sabor de Casa
- 4 liters of water
- 0.5 pineapple peel
- 1 chopped apple
- 1 cinnamon sticks
- 5 aromatic cloves
- 1 pinch of sugar to taste
- 1 splash of lemon juice to taste
Preparation
- Preparing the ingredients: Rinse the purple corn well. Chop the pineapple peel and apple.
- First boil: In a large pot, combine the purple corn, pineapple peel, apple, cinnamon, and cloves with 3 liters of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Second step: Strain the resulting liquid and set aside.
- Sweeten and cool: While the drink is still warm, sweeten with sugar to taste. Add lime juice to taste as well. Stir until all the sugar dissolves.
- Serve: Let it cool completely. Serve chilled, optionally with pieces of apple or pineapple in the glass.
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