Tepache
A traditional fermented Mexican drink made with pineapple peels and spices.
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- •1 block Paneladissolved in hot water
- •Pineapple peelscleaned well
- •Pineapple corecleaned well
- •3 slices Ginger
- •1 stick Cinnamon stick
- •1 Chili pepper(optional)for spice
- 1
Dissolve the panela block in hot water until fully broken down.
10 min
- 2
Clean the pineapple skin and core thoroughly.
5 min
- 3
Place the pineapple peels and core in a container.
2 min
- 4
Add ginger slices, cinnamon stick, and optional chili pepper to the container.
2 min
- 5
Pour the dissolved panela water into the container and let it cool down.
10 min
- 6
Use glass weights to submerge the ingredients completely.
2 min
- 7
Cover and let ferment at room temperature for 100 hours, stirring daily and occasionally burping to release gas.
100h 0m
- 8
After 100 hours, strain the mixture using cheesecloth.
10 min
- 9
Add more water if desired and serve.
2 min
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