Purple Corn Drink (Chicha Morada)

Categories: Clprime3
Yield: 1 servings

1 lb Dried purple corn kernels
-and cobs
4 qt Cold water
2 Sticks cinnamon
6 Whole cloves
2 Star anise
1 Pinches nutmeg
3/4 c Dark brown sugar
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
1 c Fresh orange juice

Fresh sliced fruit, such as oranges, strawberries, and pineapples for
garnish

Cover the corn with water in a large kettle. Add the cinnamon and cloves
and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover the
kettle and simmer 40 to 50 minutes, or until the corn has softened. Strain
the liquid into another pot and discard the corn and spices. Dissolve the
sugar into the hot liquid. Add the lemon and orange juices and taste for
sweetness.

Chill thoroughly. When ready to serve the drink, garnish with sliced fruit.

Per serving: 844 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 5g
Protein; 214g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 187mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 1
Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 10 1/2 Other
Carbohydrates

Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0014

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