Chicheme

Chicheme is a sweet drink especially popular in some countries of Central America, namely Panama and Costa Rica. Traditionally, it is made from maíz pilado (dried corn kernels) that are crushed in a mortar until there are only small pieces of corn left.

The corn is washed and soaked overnight, after which it’s boiled with cinnamon sticks and condensed milk. Once the corn has become soft, nutmeg, vanilla, and sugar are added before the pot is removed from the heat and left to cool down.