Key Parameters
Temperature
37°C
20°C - 40°C
Time
48 hours
24 hours - 72 hours
Equipment
Large clay or ceramic vesselCheesecloth or a clean cotton clothWooden spoon or spatula
Steps
- 1.
Chicha de Jora (Sacred Valley, Peru): Ritual fermentation for Inti Raymi sun festival
- 2.
Aqha (Quechua communities): Communal brewing for agricultural ceremonies
- 3.
Chicha Morada Fermentada (Coastal Peru): Purple corn variation with antioxidant preservation