Chicha morada is a popular drink in Peru made with purple corn, apples, pineapple, lime, sugar and spices, and is often boiled over several hours.

If you visit Peru and search for iconic Peruvian foods to try before you die, you may find an especially striking drink on the menu: chicha morada.This beverage sports a dark purple hue thanks to ...

This Peruvian drink tastes earthy, ... What's lesser known is that the country also has more than 50 types of corn, one of them being the dark purple variety used for an iconic drink of Peruvian ...

Tallarin Verde is another example of Peru’s culinary fusion. Taking inspiration from Italy, the dish is made with noodles ...

Several times a week, Claudia Berroa simmers purple Peruvian corn with pineapple skins to make chicha morada for her restaurant, Claudy’s Kitchen, in Riverdale in the Bronx. As the cobs rise in ...