A unique drink that is very Chilean. You should definitely include it as part of your Chilean feast.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Chile
Prep Time 12 hourshours
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 12 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 362kcal
Author International Cuisine
Ingredients
8ouncesdried peach halves
5cupswater
1/4cupsugar
1stick cinnamon
Lemon or orange peel
1cupmote or pearled barleycooked by package instructions
Instructions
Combine dried peaches and water and soak overnight in refrigerator to re-hydrate.
In a large heavy pot, pour sugar and cook over medium heat, moving pan frequently but not stirring until the sugar melts and takes on a light amber hue.
Off heat, careful to avoid any steam or sputtering, add one cup of the soaking water from the peaches.
Stir over medium heat until the caramel has dissolved.
Add the remaining soaking water, peaches, cinnamon stick and lemon (or orange) peel.
Return to a simmer and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
Cool to room temperature then chill until cold.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked mote or barley to the bottom of a tall glass.