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Nutritional Values
320kcal
7gProtein
68gCarbs
1gFat
6gFibre
350 mlServing
* Per serving · 350 ml. May vary.
Mote with Huesillo
How to order / say it
Say it
Mote con Huesillos — [MO-tay con Hway-SEE-yos]
Order
I'd like a mote con huesillos, please.
Locally
Me gustaría un mote con huesillos, por favor.
Say locally
Refreshing peach nectar drink with husked wheat.
Why try it?
A beloved summer refreshment in Santiago, Mote con Huesillos offers insight into Chilean street food culture. It's more than a drink; it's a tradition that brings people together in the vibrant city markets.
How it tastes
A sweet, amber liquid infused with sun-dried peaches, combined with the satisfying chew of rehydrated wheat, creating a unique blend of textures and syrupy flavors, both thirst-quenching and filling.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
This drink dates back to the early 20th century, a staple in Santiago's bustling markets. Using local ingredients, it was crafted as a nourishing, affordable refreshment to combat the city's summer heat.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g dried peaches
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 cinnamon stick
- 🌾 150 g wheat grains
- 1 liter water
Method
- 1 Rehydrate peaches overnight in water.
- 2 Simmer peaches with sugar and cinnamon until syrupy.
- 3 Cook wheat grains until tender.
- 4 Combine peach syrup and wheat in a glass and serve chilled.
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