Chicha is a corn beer of the Andes; in Cochabamba the sweeter version is a regional symbol. Chuño is a freeze-dried potato.
History
Inca-era chicha was brewed by women (acllas) and used in rituals. Chuño was made by freeze-drying potatoes in the cold highlands.
Ingredients
- Corn (jora)
- Water
- Sugar
How it's made
- Sprout the corn and dry
- Grind and boil
- Strain and ferment for days
- Serve in jugs or glasses
- Pour a drop on the ground for Pachamama
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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