Asaana

Asaana (also known as Aliha or Liha) is a non-alcoholic, caramelized corn drink made from fermented corn and caramelized sugar.^[1][2] It originated from the Volta Region of Ghana. It is also referred to as Elewonyo in other parts of Ghana and known in many countries as corn beer drink.^[3][4]

A picture of a bottled Asaana

Ingredients

• Fermented corn
• sugar
• water^[5]

Method of preparation

• Soak the crushed corn for about three days for fermentation^[3]
• 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