Chicha morada is a beverage originated in the Andean regions of Perú that's made from purple corn, along with fruit and spices. Served over ice, this delicious drink is very popular throughout Peru.
1 green apple (diced, for serving (peel reserved) )
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
Peruvian
Steps
To a large pot, add the dried purple corn, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, the pineapple peels, sugar and apple peel. Heat over high heat and once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove the chicha from the heat. Place a strainer atop a large bowl and pour mixture through it, catching the large corn ears, pulp and pineapple. Transfer to a pitcher and allow to come to room temperature before refrigerating until cold. When the chicha has gotten cold, stir in the lime juice, diced pineapple and diced green apple. Divide amongst glasses and serve.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 10 g
Calories: 124 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Cholesterol: 3 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Sugar: 15 g
Reviews
Riley on 2026-06-10 (5 stars): I went to a Peruvian restaurant yesterday and saw it was promoting the drink. It was very tasty. I really wanted to recreate it and did so today! Thanks for the recipe! It was super easy to make and it’s very delicious. Refreshing for the summer too!
Marj on 2026-05-07 (5 stars): I’m so happy I found your recipes and read your story. I sponsor a child in Peru, and she tells me about her favorite foods. I wanted to try them. I have grown so bored of my own cooking and am excited to try something new. Thank you for stepping out of your corporate job and making your passion your career! You are an inspiration! I love your dog too. I have a mixed-breed who looks just like Amelia. He’s my best buddy.
william holland on 2026-04-19 (5 stars): Thank you very goof
Monica Diaz on 2026-04-04 (5 stars): I just had chicha morada for the first time and it was delicious! I am Ecuadorian and we make colada morada but with the purple corn flour. It's a mix between a drink and a almost pudding like texture. Same flavor profile. Can the flour be used to make the drink or should the whole corn be used?
Thank you for posting this recipe.
Yuki on 2025-12-03 (5 stars): Hola Adrianna, how long can I store this in the fridge for? I love this the recipe so much and I have shared it with other Peruvians who are missing Perú! Thank you so much ☺
omar on 2025-11-19 (5 stars): Helped me on a school project
Marypaz on 2025-09-28 (5 stars): I've made this drink 3 times, the first time made a couple of gallons of it for a small gathering to bid farewell to a Peruvian friend, it was such a hit that the next time I made 5 gallons for church social activity, out of the 8 other 5 gallon home made drinks this Chicha was the first to be finished, yesterday I made it for a friend's birthday who had it and loved it and wanted it for his 83rd birthday party. Thank you!
Jeffrey on 2023-11-29 (5 stars): I’m Peruvian and just NEVER could quite get into chicha, but I love cooking Peruvian cuisine for friends and family, and wanted to make the meal more authentic by including chicha. This recipe is fantastic. Broke it up into several portions to add different twists, but the original recipe is great on its own. I now can’t get enough of this stuff. Oh how foolish I’ve been! Thank you!
Wendy on 2023-11-12 (5 stars): I thought they would have been called ears, too. What are the individual pieces attached to the kernel called?
Jim Martin on 2023-07-27 (5 stars): Yummy Yummy Good 4 the tummy. Tastes good too.
Robert Taylor on 2022-11-24 (5 stars): I recently went to a Peruvian restaurant and upon paying for my order, I noticed one of those drink beverage machines where the product is circulated throughout the clear tank via a pump. The purple liquid looked so good. I made an inquiry on what type of drink that was and the young lady told me and then proceeded to tell me what was in it.
Before I even left the parking lot I had already finished mine. I went back in to get several more to take home and it had already sold out.
That's when I found this recipe here. This was 2 months ago and I have made about eight batches and shared them. No more of the store juices for me. Thanks for the great recipe! I have now turned an additional 12 people on to it.
