Chicha Morada Spiced Purple Corn Drink

Name: Chicha Morada Spiced Purple Corn Drink
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores); 10 cups water; 1/2 fruit pineapple rind and core; 1 large apple, quartered; 2 cinnamon stick; 6 whole cloves; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

60 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

PeruvianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores)
10 cups water
1/2 fruit pineapple rind and core
1 large apple, quartered
2 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Place 12 oz dried purple corn (maiz morado, found at Latin grocery stores), 1/2 fruit pineapple rind and core, 1 large quartered apple, 2 cinnamon stick, and 6 whole cloves in a large pot. Add 10 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the liquid is a deep purple-violet color and has a rich corn-fruit aroma.
3

Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Discard all solids.
4

While the liquid is still warm, stir in 2/3 cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
5

Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
6

Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice in tall glasses.

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What is Chicha Morada Spiced Purple Corn Drink?

A Peruvian non-alcoholic drink made by simmering dried purple corn with pineapple rind, cinnamon, cloves, and apple, then sweetening with sugar and brightening with lime juice. It has a naturally deep violet hue and a complex fruity-spiced flavor. This reference files it under Peruvian non-alcoholic drink: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 60 minutes start to finish.

How many calories are in Chicha Morada Spiced Purple Corn Drink?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 130 calories, with 0 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 5 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Chicha Morada Spiced Purple Corn Drink for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the purple corn drops from 12 oz to 6 oz; doubled, it is 24 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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