The chicha loretana is a typical beverage from Peru. It is fermented with corn or yuca flour and chancaca.
This fermented drink made from corn or yuca flour and chancaca dates back to ancient times in the Loreto region, where it was consumed during celebrations and rituals.
Have a great time making it!
Chicha loretana
Ingredients
500 grams of Corn flour or yuca flour
½ Chancaca
3 Fig leaves
1 Cinnamon stick
3 liters of Water
Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1 : In a pot, place enough water and bring it to a boil with the chancaca, fig leaves, and the cinnamon stick.
Step 2 : Once it boils and reduces a bit, add the previously dissolved flour in a little water, and incorporate it into the pot while stirring constantly.
Step 3 : Keep stirring until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
Step 4 : Subsequently, pass the mixture through a strainer and store it in a clay vessel, where it will ferment for 15 days.
Step 5 : After this time, the drink will be ready to serve and enjoy.
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