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Chicha morada (purple corn drink)

Deep-purple Peruvian drink of purple corn simmered with pineapple, cinnamon and cloves, finished with lime.

Time
75min
Steps
5
Chicha morada (purple corn drink), photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Break corn cobs in half and put in a pot with pineapple peel, apple, cinnamon, cloves and water.

    2. 2

      Simmer 45–60 minutes until deep purple.

    3. 3

      Strain and stir in sugar while warm.

    4. 4

      Cool, then add lime juice.

    5. 5

      Serve chilled over ice with diced fruit.

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