Champus is a traditional Latin American beverage, especially popular in Ecuador and Peru, that combines sweet and aromatic flavors in a comforting punch. This recipe will guide you through the steps to prepare this delicious brew of quince, hominy, fruits, and spices, perfect for enjoying at family gatherings.
Champus is a traditional Latin American drink, especially popular in Ecuador and Peru, that blends sweet and aromatic flavors into a comforting punch.
This recipe will take you through the steps to prepare this delicious concoction of quince, hominy, fruits, and spices, ideal for enjoying during family gatherings.
Champus
Ingredients
2 Chopped quinces
¼ kilogram of Hominy
2 liters of Water
1 Cinnamon stick
5 Cloves
2 Orange leaves
¼ teaspoon of Anise seeds
3 Chopped apples
1 Grapefruit wedges
Sugar
½ kilogram of Yellow corn
Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious recipe, first soak the hominy overnight in a vessel with water.
Step 2 : The next day, cook it over low heat until tender, making sure not to add salt to prevent hardening.
Step 3 : In a separate pot, pour water with cinnamon, cloves, orange leaves, and anise, bringing it to a boil for 10 minutes.
Step 4 : Then strain it and cook the apples and quinces in this liquid until tender.
Step 5 : Next, dissolve the cornstarch in water and add it to the liquid, stirring constantly until it thickens.
Step 6 : Add the sugar, hominy, and grapefruit wedges.
Step 7 : Finally, serve hot in cups, sprinkled with cinnamon.
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