Purple Corn Drink (Chicha Morada)

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried purple corn kernels and cobs
4		Cold water
2		Cinnamon sticks
6		Whole cloves
2		Star anise
1		Nutmeg
3/4 cup	120g / 4.2oz	Dark brown sugar
1/2 cup	118ml	Fresh lemon juice
1 cup	237ml	Fresh orange juice
		Fresh sliced fruit, such as oranges,
		Strawberries, and pineapples - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME with Sara Moulton - (Show # CP-0014) - from - the TV FOOD NETWORK

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