Concoction, with a history that predates the Incas, becoming popular at restaurants Several times a week, Claudia Berroa simmers purple Peruvian corn with pineapple skins to make chicha morada for her ...

Hugely popular in its home country, chicha morada has been a source of inspiration for chefs in New York City for cocktails, savory dishes and desserts. Chicha morada is a popular drink in Peru made ...

Douglas Sanguino's earliest memories of chicha morada take him back to his youth, kicking a soccer ball around with his friends on the sidewalks of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. After they finished playing, ...

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 the ...

"It's purple corn juice and we make it with fresh fruits, cinnamon cloves," said Lucy Haro owner of Qusqo, a Peruvian bistro in West Los Angeles. Qusqo serves chicha made from Peruvian blue corn.