Colada MoradaPurple Corn and Fruit Drink
A fragrant purple corn drink simmered with fruit and warm spices, then sweetened with panela. It can be served warm on cool days or chilled for a festive refreshment.
Prep
20m
Cook
35m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Drink
- 80gPurple Cornmeal
- 1.3lWater
- 120gPanela (chopped)
Fruit
- 250gPineapple (chopped)
- 120gBlackberry
Aroma
- 1pcsOrange (quartered)
- 2gOrange Zest
- 1pcsCinnamon Stick
- 2pcsClove
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Method
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- 01
Place the water, orange, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- 02
Add the pineapple and blackberry and cook gently until the fruit softens and perfumes the liquid.
- 03
Whisk in the purple cornmeal little by little so it does not form lumps. Simmer gently until the drink thickens slightly.
- 04
Stir in the panela and cook until it fully dissolves.
- 05
Strain the drink for a smoother texture, then serve it warm or chill it before serving.
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