Spanish: Chicha

Type: Food -- Beverages

Meaning: a fermented corn drink

La chicha es una bebida alcohólica artesanal a base de maíz (o cebada) fermentado. Se le agrega piloncillo, canela, clavo de olor y un chorrito de jugo de piña. (Chicha is a homemade alcoholic drink made of fermented corn or barley flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, clove, and a splash of pineapple juice.)