Asaana Explained

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]}

Ingredients

• Fermented corn
• sugar
• water^[5]

Method of preparation

• Soak the crushed corn for about three days for fermentation
• 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

1. Web site: How To Prepare Asaana (Caramelized Corn Drink) At Home. Modern Ghana. en. 2019-07-13.
2. Web site: 2015-12-28. Kasapreko targets global market with ‘Sobolo, Asaana, Hausa beer’. 2020-06-18. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
3. Web site: How to prepare 'Asaana' (caramelized corn drink). 2018-03-23. www.pulse.com.gh. en-US. 2019-07-13.
4. Web site: How To Prepare Asaana (CARAMELIZED CORN DRINK) » My Recipe Joint. My Recipe Joint. en-US. 2019-07-13.
5. Web site: HOW TO PREPARE ASAANA(CARAMELIZED CORN DRINK). Kitchen. Jess. 2017-08-14. Jess Kitchen. en-US. 2019-07-13.