Mote Con Huesillos (A Wheat and Peach Drink)
A unique drink that is very Chilean. You should definitely include it as part of your Chilean feast.
Servings 4
Calories 362kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried peach halves
- 5 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick cinnamon
- Lemon or orange peel
- 1 cup mote or pearled barley cooked 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.
- Add 2 to 3 peach halves and top off with juice.
- Stir in additional sugar or honey to taste.
- Serve with a spoon to break up the peaches.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3.6mg