Cauim
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Cauim is a traditional alcoholic beverage or beer of the indigenous peoples in Brazil since pre-Columbian times. It is still made today in remote areas throughout Panama and South America. Cauim is made by fermenting manioc, or maize, sometimes... Wikipedia
Ingredients: Manioc roots
Preparation: Manioc roots are sliced thin, boiled until tender, and allowed to cool down. The material is then chewed and fermented so that enzymes in the saliva convert the starch into fermentable sugars. The chewed root paste is put back on the fire and stirred with a wooden spoon until completely cooked. The paste is then allowed to ferment in large earthenware pots.