The Mocochinchi Camba, a refreshing drink typical of eastern Bolivia, is a delicious elixir made from dried peaches with flavors of cinnamon and clove. A captivating preparation that invites you to enjoy the tradition and authentic flavor of the region. Ideal for combating the heat with a sip of history.
For making Mocochinchi Camba, start by soaking dried peaches overnight in water.
Then, prepare a mixture with cinnamon, cloves, and hot sugar.
Cook on low heat for several hours, adding water at intervals to maintain the consistency.
Adjust the flavor to taste, and serve cold with ice and pieces of peach.
Mocochinchi Camba
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Dried peaches
3 liters of Water
3 Cinnamon sticks
10 Cloves
250 grams of Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this refreshing beverage, start by dividing the water into two parts and placing them in separate containers.
Step 2 : In one of them, soak the dried peaches from the previous night, making sure they are completely covered.
Step 3 : In the other container with water, add cinnamon, cloves, and sugar, mixing all the ingredients well.
Step 4 : Next, heat the mixture in a covered pot over low heat for about 2 hours, adding half a cup of water every 10 or 15 minutes to prevent it from drying out.
Step 5 : It is important to taste the preparation during the process, adjusting the flavor balance with more water or sugar as needed.
Step 6 : Once cooked, remove the mixture from heat and serve the drink as cold as possible, adding ice cubes to keep it fresh.
Step 7 : As a final touch, pieces of the peaches used in the preparation can be placed in each glass, following the tradition.
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