Mote con Huesillos Drinks Recipe
Need a new summer drink? Try mote con huesillo, a classic Chilean drink. This colorful drink is created with cooked wheat kernels (mote) and sweetened dried peaches (huesillo).
We’ll discuss mote con huesillo’s history, ingredients, and a simple recipe. Mote with huesillo is great for a summer BBQ, picnic, or a refreshing drink.
How to Make Mote con Huesillos
Years ago in Chile, I found Mote with Huesillos. On a sweltering summer day in Santiago, I saw a street seller selling this orange drink. Intrigued, I tried it and was blown away by the sweet and refreshing flavors.
Since then, I’ve been trying several recipes and methods to perfect Mote with Huesillos. I’ll give you my step-by-step recipe and some recommendations to produce the perfect drink.
First, why I love Mote with Huesillos. It’s a tasty, unusual drink with a deep cultural past. Chileans have drunk it for decades, and it symbolizes the country’s agricultural background.
Mote with Huesillos is a refreshing summer cocktail that showcases Chilean ingredients. Mote with Huesillos is excellent for a summer BBQ, poolside relaxation, or a refreshing drink.
Mote con Huesillos ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked wheat kernels (mote)
- 1 cup of dried peaches (huesillos)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup of sugar
- 8 cups of water
You’ll also need a large pot for cooking the wheat kernels and a jar or pitcher for serving the drink.
Step by Step Instructions to Make Mote con Huesillos
Step 1: Cook the Wheat Kernels
The first step in making Mote con Huesillos is to cook the wheat kernels. Start by adding the cooked wheat kernels to a large pot and covering them with water.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let the wheat kernels simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender.
Step 2: Soak the Dried Peaches
While the wheat kernels are cooking, it’s time to soak the dried peaches. In a separate pot, add the dried peaches, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and 8 cups of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let the peaches simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until they are soft and tender.
Step 3: Combine the Wheat Kernels and Peaches
Once the wheat kernels and peaches are cooked, it’s time to combine them. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cinnamon sticks from the peach mixture and add the mixture to the pot with the cooked wheat kernels.
Be sure to add some of the peach slices to the pot as well, as this will add flavor and color to the drink.
Step 4: Chill the Mixture
Once the wheat kernels and peaches are combined, it’s time to chill the mixture. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then transfer it to a jar or pitcher. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely chilled.
How long does Mote con Huesillos keep in the fridge?
Mote con Huesillos is best consumed fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Mote con Huesillo
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cooked wheat kernels mote
- 1 cup of dried peaches huesillos
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup of sugar
- 8 cups of water
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Wheat Kernels
- The first step in making Mote con Huesillos is to cook the wheat kernels. Start by adding the cooked wheat kernels to a large pot and covering them with water.
- Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let the wheat kernels simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender.
Step 2: Soak the Dried Peaches
- While the wheat kernels are cooking, it's time to soak the dried peaches. In a separate pot, add the dried peaches, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and 8 cups of water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let the peaches simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until they are soft and tender.
Step 3: Combine the Wheat Kernels and Peaches
- Once the wheat kernels and peaches are cooked, it's time to combine them. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cinnamon sticks from the peach mixture and add the mixture to the pot with the cooked wheat kernels.
- Be sure to add some of the peach slices to the pot as well, as this will add flavor and color to the drink.
Step 4: Chill the Mixture
- Once the wheat kernels and peaches are combined, it’s time to chill the mixture. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then transfer it to a jar or pitcher. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely chilled.
