La malt with egg It is counted among the typical drinks in Chile, very common in the winter season, although Chileans consume it throughout the year. In addition to its good taste, it is very simple and easy to prepare. A sweet drink whose preparation is based on black beer and eggs. Highly valued by natives and visitors as part of Chilean traditions.
Since the malt is alcohol-free, it is a very soft drink or cocktail that is customarily given to young schoolchildren and pregnant women, since it is energizing and promotes the production of highly nutritious milk during lactation. The malt with egg It is part of the Chilean cocktail bar and is one of the preferences that visitors to the country request to try.
Its consumption in the countryside of the southern region of Chile increases during the winter, it is a very economical drink and with a characteristic flavor due to the participation of raw eggs in its preparation. Chileans usually add drops of vanilla essence or grated cinnamon to achieve a very pleasant texture and flavor.
History of malt with egg
If you search in the history of Chilean cocktails, the malt with egg it will surely appear registered as one of the oldest preparations in the country. Around the year 1880, black beer, or malt, began to be produced in Chile. Through the fermentation process of barley, this dark and strong beer was obtained, which became customary to consume on cold winter nights mixed with eggs.
The story also tells that formerly past generations resorted to this preparation for having discovered that it nourished them and gave sustenance to the elderly and sick. In rural areas, its restorative powers became widespread and became popular among the inhabitants who also prepared it to combat the cold of winter.
Popular wisdom, without further explanation, perceived the benefits of the egg and malt present in its preparation and from hand to hand this drink was gaining a very good reputation among those who required some kind of invigorating help. Nowadays the malt with egg It is served in the best restaurants in Chile.
Malt with egg recipe
As surely the idea of trying this typical Chilean drink has already won you, we are going to provide you with its ingredients and the way in which it is typically prepared in Chile. This way you will have the opportunity to enjoy it at any family gathering because in reality it is customary to consume it at any time of the year. Let's go first with the ingredients:
Ingredients
a liter of malt
two big eggs
Sugar to taste
Powdered cinnamon and vanilla drops, optional.
Preparation of malt with egg
As you will see, the ingredients are very easy to acquire and very cheap. Now let's get down to the preparation:
In a blender you must add the liter of malt and the two whole eggs. If you wish, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence to the blender. Then you must add four tablespoons of sugar and mix sufficiently at low speed until the sugar is well integrated. When observing the desired texture and foam, you should try and if you wish, adjust the sweet.
And in this simple and fast way you already have your malt with egg. There are those who, after serving it, choose to sprinkle finely grated cinnamon over the foam. It's a delight.
Tips for making the delicious malt with egg
Although it is a very simple preparation, the advice is never too much. Here we leave you some related to this delicious and nutritious cocktail.
- For the preparation of malt with egg, Choose fresh, recently laid eggs, preferably from chicken farms that have certification that guarantees adequate hygiene measures.
- Wash the eggs before handling and breaking them to pour their contents into the blender. Remember that eggs could carry a bacterium called salmonella that poses significant health risks. You should also wash your hands well after handling them.
- Do not use eggs that have cracks or cracks in their shell, they may be contaminated. Its shell must be perfect. You should also discard them if when you open them you perceive bad odors or if you notice that the white and the yolk are united.
- Use the sugar prudently, adjusting little by little, so that you do not go too far and the preparation is very sweet. That is not the idea.
- Brown malt is the most recommended in this preparation.
- Serve the drink immediately after preparing it, so that the foam is still abundant.
- Remember that it is a drink that you can enjoy at any time of the year.
Did you know….?
- Consumption of the malt with egg It is recommended for people who need to increase their muscle mass. A natural option for those who cannot resort to other types of routines.
- In the past, grandmothers recommended it to people with weakness and nutrition problems. They knew that it is revitalizing, a source of nutrients that help to recover the body and in mothers who were breastfeeding, because it helped them to give more milk to their babies.
- Many people recommend it to overcome a hangover after a day of drinking. They say they get over the symptoms almost immediately.
- Because of the eggs it contains, egg malt is rich in protein and has a very high nutritional value.
- Malt provides folic acid to the body, which is very important for cells associated with anemia processes. It also prevents malformations in fetuses, so its consumption is essential in pregnant and lactating women.
- The salt content in the malt is very low, so its consumption does not represent major risks for people with high blood pressure. The latter is a condition that increases the probability of suffering cardiovascular events.
- Malt is a source of hydration because its composition contains very high percentages of water, which is why it is highly recommended for the elderly.
