The tejti or peanut chicha is a typical non-alcoholic beverage, prepared with rice, cinnamon, cloves, peanuts, chancaca, and sugar. With a delicious light coffee color, this refreshing Bolivian drink can be enjoyed at markets in La Paz, inviting you to taste the culture.
The Tejti is traditionally served during festivities, family gatherings, and community celebrations, being an integral part of Bolivian gastronomic culture. Besides its flavor, it is valued for its nutritional properties, as peanuts are rich in proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins.
Tejti or peanut chicha
Ingredients
2 cups of Rice
225 grams of Toasted unsalted peanuts
1 Large cinnamon stick
8 Cloves
Chancaca
Preparation
Step 1 : In a non-stick skillet, toast the rice.
Step 2 : Then, boil the rice in a pot with three liters of water, cinnamon, and cloves.
Step 3 : Once the rice has burst, let it cool and pour it into a clay or earthenware jug.
Step 4 : Add 2 liters of boiled water to the jug.
Step 5 : Grind the peanuts until you get a creamy paste.
Step 6 : Store the peanut oil in a clean glass container.
Step 7 : Combine the peanut cream with the chancaca in the jug.
Step 8 : Mix the preparation once a day until ready.
Step 9 : Strain the drink before serving, sweeten with brown sugar or chancaca, and decorate with a few drops of peanut on top.
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