Chicha Morada
This Peruvian Chicha Morada is refreshing and a sweet drink to enjoy any day. Easy to make and filled with fruits and spices, this is a classic drink rich with antioxidant. Perfect for all ages.
Materials
- 1-15 oz bag of dried purple corn
- 16 cups water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cloves
- 1 pineapple, peel reserved
- 1 green apple, peel reserved
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Instructions
- In a pot add the water, dried purple corn, cinnamon, cloves, pineapple peals, green apple peals, and sugar. Leave the pineapple fruit for yourself and you can dice the green apple for serving.
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain. Reserve the juice. Put in a pitcher and let cool at room temp, then transfer to refrigerator until very cold.
- Once chilled, add lime juice and diced green apple. Serve.