Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 5hrs

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink Recipe

Ingredients

1 gallon water

1 (15 ounce) package dried purple corn (maiz morado)

2 cinnamon sticks

1 tablespoon whole cloves

5 large lemons

juiced

1 ½ cups brown sugar

½ cup fresh pineapple

chopped

½ apple

chopped

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring the water to a boil with the corn cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer to remove the corn and spices. Stir the lemon juice and sugar into the chicha until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cold.

Step 2

Stir in the chopped pineapple and apple before serving over ice.

Nutritional Information

Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 252.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.3g 13%

Carbohydrates: 62.8g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 32.6g

Fat: 2.3g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 509.4IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 59.1mg 98%

Folate: 84.4mcg 21%

Calcium: 78.5mg 8%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 77.5mg 28%

Potassium: 595.7mg 17%

Sodium: 46.9mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 20.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.