Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink

Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink

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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253
Calories
2g
Fat
63g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat2g 3%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Sodium47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate63g 23%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars33g
Protein6g
Vitamin C59mg 296%
Calcium79mg 6%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium596mg 13%

*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.

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