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Muyuchi: photo of the dish
Illustrative photo: EduardoZambrano from Lima, Peru — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Breakfast

Muyuchi

Muyuchi is an Andean breakfast drink made with quinoa and other grains, warm and creamy, flavoured with cinnamon. It is drunk in the morning or as an afternoon snack, especially in the Andes and at markets in Peru.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

354 kcal per serving

Protein
13.2 g
Carbohydrates
59.4 g
Fat
6.2 g
of which saturated fat
3 g
Fiber
2.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove its bitterness.
  2. Bring the water to the boil with the cinnamon stick and cloves for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the quinoa and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until very soft.
  4. Add the milk and sugar, then let it simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove the cinnamon and cloves, then blend briefly if you want a smoother texture.
  6. Serve warm, with raisins added just before serving if you like.

Variations and tips

Smooth version. Blend the cooked quinoa before adding the milk for a finer drink.

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Original Ecomely recipe.