food

Chicha Morada

Whether it's for its beautiful color, its health benefits, or because you just want to be refreshed, this sweet Summertime beverage is something you have to try.

food

Chicha Morada

Whether it's for its beautiful color, its health benefits, or because you just want to be refreshed, this sweet Summertime beverage is something you have to try.

Supplies

  • 4 purple dry corn husks
  • Skin of one organic pineapple (or pesticide free)
  • 2 big cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 10 cups of water
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Steps

  1. Scrub pineapple skin well
  2. Trim rind off pineapple, and add to stock pot (The flesh isn't used in the recipe - so dice up and eat as a snack).
  3. Add purple dry corn to the pot
  4. Add large cinnamon sticks
  5. Add 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  6. Add 10 cups of water.
  7. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to simmer for an hour on low heat. It should take on a dark purple color.
  8. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl (to remove corn and other ingredients).
  9. Add sugar and lime juice
  10. Place in fridge for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until cold.
  11. Serve cold, with a straw.