chilean Recipes
5 delicious chilean recipes from around the world
Caldillo de Congrio
A rich and flavorful Chilean conger eel soup, featuring tender pieces of fish in a savory broth with potatoes, tomatoes, and a hint of white wine. A poetic favorite, famously celebrated by Pablo Neruda.
Curanto (Chilean Earth Oven Feast)
A traditional Chiloé island feast cooked in an earth pit (curanto al hoyo). This method uses superheated stones to steam a layered combination of shellfish, meats, potatoes, and traditional potato dumplings, all wrapped in nalca leaves. It's a communal cooking and eating experience.
Pastel de Choclo
A beloved Chilean comfort food, Pastel de Choclo is a savory spiced ground beef filling (pino) baked beneath a sweet, creamy fresh corn paste, all topped with a delightful caramelized sugar crust. Traditionally served in a clay pot (cazuela).
Pebre
Pebre is a vibrant and essential Chilean salsa, a fresh and zesty condiment made from finely chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and ají verde. It's a staple accompaniment to nearly every Chilean meal, from grilled meats to empanadas.
Sopaipillas (Chilean Pumpkin Fritters)
Delicious Chilean sopaipillas are lightly sweetened, fried pumpkin dough rounds. They are traditionally enjoyed on rainy days, served warm with a sweet chancaca syrup or savory with a spicy pebre salsa.