World Flavors Cookbook

Chicha de Jora

Name: Chicha de Jora
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: Malted yellow corn (jora) Water Spices and panela Clay pot for fermentation

An ancient fermented corn beer used in both rituals and as a cooking ingredient.

Cuisine: Ecuador

Ingredients

Malted yellow corn (jora) Water Spices and panela Clay pot for fermentation

Instructions

Boil the malted corn in water for several hours. Strain and place the liquid in a clay pot with panela. Let it ferment for 3-7 days depending on the desired strength. Used as a beverage or as a base for dishes like Seco de Chivo.