Mater Iniciativa's Malena Martínez on Peruvian food, biodiversity, culture

Published: July 5, 2020, 2:02 a.m.

Jenna speaks with Malena Martínez, Co-Director of Mater Iniciativa, an interdisciplinary gastronomic and cultural research organization dedicated to investigating, conserving, and sharing Peru’s rich biodiversity. Malena, chefs Virgilio Martínez and Pia León, and the Mater team are behind the world-famous Central, Kjolle, Mayo, Mil, and Ichu restaurants.