Pairing Aji de Gallina correctly — a note on chicha morada purple corn drink

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Aji de Gallina. I ordered it with chicha morada purple corn drink and the bright and citrusy elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. leche de tigre lime marinade in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Lima is considered one of the world's great culinary destinations. The a Novoandino contemporary Peruvian restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Aji de Gallina with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.