PERUVIAN CHICHA MORADA DRINK

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Sweet, cool, purple fruit juice made from purple corn! Indigenous to the Inca Natives of Peru in South America, it has a yummy, refreshing flavor. It's definitely worth the time it takes to prepare it! You'll get rave reviews from friends who try it.

Provided by Kat Negrete

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Peruvian

Time 5h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 46.9 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

Gbadegbe Joseph
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This chicha morada is the perfect drink for any occasion. It's delicious, refreshing, and beautiful. I highly recommend it.


Basim Noob
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This chicha morada is a great way to show your Peruvian heritage. I'm Peruvian and I love making this drink for my family and friends. It's a delicious and refreshing way to celebrate my culture.


Amanuel Ayele
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This chicha morada is a great way to celebrate a special occasion. I always make it for my birthday and my guests always love it. It's the perfect drink to toast to a special day.


Azogo Dirilical
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This chicha morada is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor. I always make a big batch and keep it in the fridge so they can have it whenever they want.


savya savya
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This chicha morada is the perfect drink to enjoy on a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the way the spices warm me up from the inside out.


Waseem Wasi
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This chicha morada is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a bunch of fruit that I don't know what to do with, so I just throw it in a pot with some spices and water and let it simmer. It's always delicious.


Zilehuma Mashhadi
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This chicha morada is the perfect drink to serve at a party. It's so refreshing and flavorful. Everyone always loves it. I love the way the purple color makes it so festive.


Garlinton Micheal
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I've made this chicha morada several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the way the spices and fruits come together to create such a unique and flavorful drink.


Waffles Cream
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This chicha morada is so good! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the spices complement the sweetness of the fruit. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Prince Emele nwaubani
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This was my first time making chicha morada and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. I love the deep purple color and the fruity flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Polash np
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This chicha morada is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and fruits. It's the perfect drink to quench your thirst.


Ahmad Maher
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I'm not usually a fan of purple drinks, but this chicha morada was surprisingly good. It's very refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the spices complement the sweetness of the fruit.


Kerion Richardson
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This chicha morada was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


khalid bloch
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicha morada was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I love the combination of spices and fruits. I'll definitely be making this again.


Syed Shafiq
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the chicha morada came out perfect. It was the perfect drink to serve at my party. Everyone loved it!


Ogeleka Koyenum
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I've never had chicha morada before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so delicious and unique. I love the deep purple color and the fruity flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joseph Umoroye
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This chicha morada turned out amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and refreshing. I love the hint of cinnamon and cloves. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.