Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 10
• Time: 60 minutes

This cool and sweet drink made out of purple corn is native to Peruvians. I tried it out at my place during last summer and I must say that it is one of the best drinks I have tried out in the recent times. The best part with this drink is that it is refreshing and yummy. Though you need a lot of time to prepare this wonderful drink, it is still worth trying it. I am sure if you recommend this drink to any of your friends, you will only get great reviews from them! The drink is not just tasty, but also rich in carbs and protein.

Nutrition

• calories: 300
• protein: 3
• carbs: 70
• fat: 2
• saturated fat: 0.02
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.01
• monounsaturated fat: 0
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 1
• potassium: 62
• dietary fiber: 0.67
• sugars: 3.89
• vitamin a: 1
• vitamin c: 12
• calcium: 4
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 65.44
• other fats: 1.97

Ingredients

• 3780 gram Water
• 2 cup, quartered or chopped Apples, raw, with skin
• 0.5 cup, chunks Pineapple, raw, traditional varieties
• 300 gram Brown Sugar
• 2 Stick Cinnamon Sticks
• 5 lemon yields Lemon juice, raw
• 15 gram whole cloves
• 425 gram Purple corns

Instructions

• In a large pot add cloves, cinnamon sticks and corn. Bring them to boil with water.
• Then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for at least half an hour.
• Now remove the drink mixture from heat and strain it using a mesh to eliminate spices and corn.
• Then add sugar and lemon juice into the chicha and stir it until all sugar has dissolved.
• Keep the chicha in a fridge
• Just before serving, add apple and chopped pineapple and a few ice cubes