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Nutritional Values

🔥120kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️250 mlServing

* Per serving · 250 ml. May vary.

Chapo de Huarango

How to order / say it
Say it Chapo de Huarango — [chah-po de wuh-rahn-go]
Order I'll have Chapo de Huarango, please.
Locally Quisiera Chapo de Huarango, por favor.
Say locally

A refreshing drink made from mesquite pods.

Why try it?

Drinking Chapo de Huarango connects you with the desert's bounty, showcasing Huacachina’s unique use of local plants.

How it tastes

This beverage is sweet and mildly floral with a pleasant tang, served chilled or at room temperature.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Chapo de Huarango has been a traditional refreshment in Huacachina since the early 20th century, utilizing the plentiful huarango trees in the area.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 150 g mesquite pods
  • 1000 ml water
  • 🍯 50 g sugar

Method

  1. 1 Boil mesquite pods in water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain the liquid to remove pods.
  3. 3 Add sugar and stir until dissolved, then chill.

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