Corn chicha is a traditional drink from Nicaragua, made with carefully selected corn processed in a special way to achieve a creamy texture. It is cooked, ground with panela, kneaded, and mixed with milk and vanilla, resulting in a refreshing beverage perfect for any moment.
The traditional corn chicha is a refreshing and sweet drink, ideal for hot days.
It is obtained by cooking the cobbed corn in water with cinnamon for several hours, then ground and mixed with panela.
Once cooled, it is blended with milk and vanilla to give it its characteristic flavor.
It is perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Traditional Corn Chicha
Ingredients
2 pounds of Corn
Panela or raspadura
Vanilla and cinnamon
3 liters of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : First, cook the peeled corn in 3 liters of water with the cinnamon stick for 3 hours.
Step 2 : Next, grind the corn and add the panela, kneading the mixture for about 10 minutes.
Step 3 : Once the dough is cooled, blend it with the milk and vanilla.
Step 4 : Finally, serve it very cold with ice.
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