Asana (Caramelized Fermented Corn Drink)

Traditional sweet fermented crushed corn drink with caramel notes and a splash of milk

Estimated Cost GH₵ 12.00 per serving

Prep & Cook ⏱ 20 mins 5m prep • 15m cook

Difficulty Easy & Quick Home kitchen

Servings

GH₵ 24.00

🇬🇭 Cultural Story & Culinary Context

"Made by boiling crushed fermented white corn until flavorful, then combining it with deeply caramelized sugar syrup. Served chilled with a layer of evaporated milk."

— Chef Eric Adjepong, Ghana to the World

🛒 Ingredients Checklist

• For 2 servings

Asana

2 cups Crushed fermented corn water ~GH₵ 6.00
1/2 cup Caramelized sugar syrup ~GH₵ 4.00
to finish Evaporated milk & ice ~GH₵ 5.00

Market Total: GH₵ 24.00

Preparation & Cooking Steps

Follow Chef Adjepong's exact techniques for authentic flavor

3 Steps

Caramelize Sugar

Melt sugar in pot until deep amber caramel; carefully add boiling water to form syrup.

Mix with Corn

Combine caramel syrup with strained fermented corn broth; chill.

Serve

Pour over ice and top with a splash of evaporated milk.

🥣

Enjoy your breakfast! Serve warm and take a moment to savor Ghanaian morning heritage.

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