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Ghanaian corn drink
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A picture of a bottled Asaana

Asaana (also known as Aliha or Liha) is a non-alcoholic, caramelized corn drink made from fermented corn and caramelized sugar. It originated from the Volta Region of Ghana. It is also referred to as Elewonyo in other parts of Ghana and known in many countries as corn beer drink.

Ingredients

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

  1. "How To Prepare Asaana (Caramelized Corn Drink) At Home". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  2. "Kasapreko targets global market with 'Sobolo, Asaana, Hausa beer'". www.ghanaweb.com. 2015-12-28. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  3. ^ "How to prepare 'Asaana' (caramelized corn drink)". www.pulse.com.gh. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  4. "How To Prepare Asaana (CARAMELIZED CORN DRINK) » My Recipe Joint". My Recipe Joint. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
  5. Kitchen, Jess (2017-08-14). "HOW TO PREPARE ASAANA(CARAMELIZED CORN DRINK)". Jess Kitchen. Retrieved 2019-07-13.


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