A Peruvian Dessert: Chicha Morada (Purple Chicha)
Author: Maria D.
Level: 4
Instructor: Christina K.
Photo Credit: cokemomo / 123RF Stock Photo
Article ID: 2201 [Recipes- Summer 2021]
Ingredients:
- ½ kilogram of purple corn
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 1 cup of chuño flour or potato starch 6 liters of water
- 1 cup sugar (to taste) 3 cinnamon sticks Cloves
- Rind of a pineapple Cherries
- Raisins
Preparation for the base
First, we prepare the purple chicha. To do this, put the 6 liters of water in a pot and, when it boils, add the purple corn, cinnamon, cloves to taste and the pineapple rind. Cook over low heat until the water is purple. This can take around 45 minutes.
Adding the fruit
Next, in the 3 liters of boiled-down water, which now has a purple colour, we add the sugar to the pot and stir it so that it dissolves. Now, add the pieces of fruit, such as the quince, apple or pineapple and let it boil for 8-10 minutes. Then, the lemon juice is added.
Thickening
Separately, we dissolve the chuño flour in water. Once dissolved, we add it to the pot little by little while stirring constantly. We continue cooking until the purple water acquires a thick porridge-like consistency. Before serving, add the cherries and raisins.
Finally- enjoy!