Chicha is a fermented drink made from corn with a long history in South American cultures, but you'll never guess how they start the fermentation process. advertisement. Food Republic.

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.

Chewing large quantities of corn took time and effort. That's why originally chicha was produced in relatively small amounts and reserved only for certain special celebrations or ceremonies.

In the jar of a blender, combine oil, vinegar, chicha de jora, aji rocoto, honey, mustard, garlic and salt. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste and add more salt if needed.

Upon seating, a server offers cancha, or corn nuts, which are typical to Lima’s casual cevicherias, alongside chicha morada, or the deep, purple juice that ferments from Peruvian purple corn.

Passionfruit or lime pisco sours are tempting cocktails, yet sober sippers don’t lose an ounce of flavor by ordering chicha morada, a sweet purple corn drink devoid of alcohol. 1079 Sunrise Ave ...