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Fruit Champús
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dried corn kernels
- 6 cups of water
- 1 cup of panela or brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 cup of chopped pineapple
- 1 cup of chopped papaya
- 1 cup of chopped guava
- 1 cup of chopped strawberries
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 1 cup of dried corn kernels and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of panela or brown sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 3 cloves to the pot. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain the liquid to remove the corn kernels, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- In a blender, combine 1 cup of chopped pineapple, 1 cup of chopped papaya, 1 cup of chopped guava, and 1 cup of chopped strawberries. Blend until smooth.
- Mix the blended fruit mixture with the strained corn liquid in the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the Champús until chilled, then serve in glasses with ice. Enjoy this refreshing and fruity twist on a traditional Ecuadorian drink!
Champús is a traditional Ecuadorian beverage with a rich history dating back to pre-Columbian times. This fruity concoction is made with ingredients like corn, pineapple, and naranjilla, giving it a unique and refreshing flavor. The drink is often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions, and its origins can be traced back to the indigenous communities of the Andean region. Today, Champús can be found in various restaurants and markets throughout Ecuador, with each chef adding their own twist by incorporating extra fruits like strawberries, papaya, and passion fruit. For the best version of this dish, seek out a restaurant in the Andean highlands where the traditional recipe is honored, or consider experimenting with different fruit combinations to create your own unique variation.
40 min
6
150 calories
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