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Name: Authentic Chicha de Melón Recipe from Guatemala
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 1 large melon (honeydew or cantaloupe, preferably fresh and ripe); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2.25 teaspoons); 1/2 cup water (for dissolving yeast); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for acidity); 1 teaspoon salt (optional, for flavor)