Chicha de Jora

Chicha de Jora is a traditional Andean beverage made from fermented corn. It's a sweet, slightly sour and refreshing drink.

Ingredients - Serves 8

Soak the jora corn in water for about 48 hours until it sprouts.
Drain the corn and let it dry in the sun for about a week.
Grind the dried corn into a coarse flour.
Boil the water in a large pot.
Add the corn flour to the boiling water and stir continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Add the sugar, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the pot and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 8 hours.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids.
Let the liquid cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serve the chicha de jora cold.