Asaana is a non-alcoholic, caramelized

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drink made from fermented corn and caramelized sugar. It is referred to as elewonyo in other parts of Ghana and known in many countries as corn beer drink.

Ingredients

Fermented corn
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* water

Method of preparation

* Soak the crushed corn for about three days for fermentation * The fermented corn is boiled for about forty five minutes until the foam is clear * Boil the sugar in a little amount of water to make a caramel(dark brown coloration) * The water from the boiled corn is strained and added to the caramel to make the drink *Serve chilled, plain or with milk

References

Ghanaian cuisine African drinks {{ghana-cuisine-stub