Asaana is a non-alcoholic, caramelized corn drink made from fermented corn and caramelized sugar.[1][2] It is referred to as elewonyo in other parts of Ghana and known in many countries as corn beer drink.[3][4]

A picture of a bottled Asaana

Ingredients

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Method of preparation

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  • Soak the crushed corn for about three days for fermentation[3]
  • 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

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  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. ^ a b "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.