Aluá, a fermented Brazilian drink
A naturally fermented beverage made with pineapple and red corn, perfect for summer celebrations.
Aluá is a traditional fermented drink from the indigenous populations of Brazil. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time—
- Resting4 hr
- Total4 hr 30 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodnatural fermentation
- Estimated cost$13.51 $1.69 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $3.99
- $0.08
- $5.61
- $2.24
- $1.51
- $0.08
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- We cut large slices from the skin of a pineapple. ≈ 3 min
- The skins are placed in a pot and covered with water. ≈ 3 min
- They need to rest for at least one day (the longer they rest, the stronger the drink will be).
- Prepare the drink and add the remaining ingredients. ≈ 3 min
- Serve chilled. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Aluá, a fermented Brazilian drink
- 1 medium pineapple$3.99
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger (optional)$0.08
- 1 kg of dried red corn$5.61
- Two coconuts, thoroughly washed and dried.$2.24
- 1 cup of light brown sugar$1.51
- 1 tablespoon of grated ginger$0.08
Total$13.51
that's $1.69 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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