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Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes. The liquid should turn a very dark, intense purple.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a large heat-proof pitcher or container, discarding all the solid remains.","group":"Straining","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Straining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator until it is thoroughly chilled.","group":"Cooling","title":"Allow the liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Just before serving, stir in the sugar and lime juice. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness or acidity to your liking.","group":"Finishing","title":"Just before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditionally served very cold. You can adjust the lime and sugar levels just before serving to suit your preference. Some people like to add finely diced green apples to the finished drink.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Peruvian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","strainer","large pitcher"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":3.5,"unit":"l","note":"approximate volume after simmering and straining"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The boiled base (without sugar and lime) can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fchicha_morada_985f938bf9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e809e309-c35c-4f93-9f9d-ed975a38cf06","imageAlt":"Chicha Morada — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["purple corn","peruvian drink","refreshing","chicha","maiz morado","cinnamon","pineapple"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Chicha Morada","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:17:31.355Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:17:31.355Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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