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Delicate and crumbly cornstarch cookies sandwiched together with dulce de leche, these Alfajores de Maicena are a beloved sweet treat in Chile, often dusted with powdered sugar.
A popular street food in Chile, these skewers feature marinated beef heart grilled to perfection, offering a unique and flavorful experience.
A traditional Chilean rolled pork dish, typically made with pork belly seasoned with spices, rolled, and then boiled or baked. It's often served sliced cold or warm with pebre or a simple salad.
A flavorful Chilean-style seafood rice dish, rich with a variety of fresh seafood, aromatic vegetables, and seasoned with traditional Chilean spices.
A flavorful one-pot dish where tender chicken pieces are simmered with rice, vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating a comforting and complete meal. This Chilean version often incorporates a rich sauce and a variety of vegetables.
A hearty and satisfying Chilean classic, 'Bistec a lo Pobre' translates to 'poor man's steak.' It features a pan-fried steak served atop a generous portion of french fries, caramelized onions, and topped with a fried egg. It's a comforting and flavorful dish.
A popular Chilean rolled cake, often filled with dulce de leche or cream and sometimes adorned with meringue or fruit. It's a festive dessert enjoyed on special occasions and birthdays.
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.
A hearty and flavorful seafood soup, Caldillo de Mariscos is a staple in Chilean cuisine, especially in coastal regions. It features a rich broth brimming with an assortment of fresh seafood, vegetables, and often a touch of white wine, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
A hearty and comforting lamb stew, traditionally made with lamb or mutton, vegetables like potatoes, corn, and squash, and seasoned with herbs. It's a staple in Chilean homes, especially during colder months.
A hearty and comforting beef stew, a variation of the classic Chilean Cazuela, featuring tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and the distinct sweetness of camote (a type of sweet potato).
Chancho en Piedra is a rustic Chilean salsa, traditionally prepared in a stone mortar, giving it a unique texture. It's similar to pebre but with a distinct preparation method. This flavorful salsa is perfect as a condiment for toast, skewers, or as an accompaniment to various dishes.
Chapalele con Miel is a traditional Chilean dish from the Chiloé archipelago, made from a simple dough of potatoes and flour. These are typically boiled and served with a generous drizzle of honey, offering a comforting and subtly sweet flavor. They are often enjoyed as a breakfast or snack, embodying the rustic charm of southern Chilean cuisine.
A hearty and comforting Chilean beef stew, traditionally made with dried meat (charqui), but this modern version uses fresh beef. It's a staple in Chilean homes, known for its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
A rich and creamy Chilean seafood casserole, Chupe de Jaiba features tender crab meat baked in a flavorful sauce made with bread, milk, cream, and seasonings. Often served in individual clay pots, it's a comforting and indulgent dish perfect for special occasions.
Un reconfortante estofado de conejo cocido lentamente en vino tinto con verduras aromáticas, resultando en una carne tierna y una salsa rica y profunda.
A traditional Patagonian Chilean dish where a whole lamb is slow-roasted over an open fire (al palo) on a spit. This method imparts a smoky flavor and incredibly tender, succulent meat. It's a celebratory dish often prepared for gatherings and special occasions.
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.
The quintessential Chilean empanada, filled with a savory mixture of ground beef (pino), onions, olives, hard-boiled eggs, and raisins, all baked in a golden pastry crust. A beloved street food and party favorite.
A comforting and nutritious Chilean lentil stew, often prepared with vegetables like pumpkin and carrots, and sometimes enriched with rice or a touch of longaniza. This hearty dish is a staple, especially during colder months.
Leche Asada Chilena is a beloved Chilean dessert, a baked custard similar to flan but with its own unique charm. It features a creamy, sweet custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
A comforting and traditional Chilean dish featuring slow-cooked beef tenderloin (lomo) in a rich broth, served with creamy mashed potatoes. It's a hearty meal often prepared for family gatherings.
A Chilean adaptation of the classic Peruvian stir-fry, Lomo Saltado Chileno features tender strips of beef sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and peppers in a savory sauce, typically served with rice and french fries. This version incorporates Chilean flavors and ingredients.
A simple yet elegant preparation of Patagonian toothfish (Chilean sea bass) baked with white wine, lemon, and herbs, highlighting the fish's rich flavor.
A delicate dish featuring hake (merluza) cooked in a vibrant green sauce made with parsley, garlic, and white wine. It's a popular seafood preparation along Chile's extensive coastline.
Crispy fried hake served with a refreshing 'Ensalada Chilena' (Chilean Salad) of tomatoes and onions, a simple yet beloved Chilean classic.
A traditional Chiloé Island potato pancake, made from a mixture of cooked and raw grated potatoes, seasoned and fried until golden brown. It's a staple of Chilote cuisine.
A traditional Chiloé specialty, Milcao is a type of potato pancake or fritter made from a mixture of cooked and raw grated potatoes, flour, and sometimes lard or butter. It can be savory or sweet and is often served as a side dish or a snack.
Un plato de mariscos simple y elegante, donde las navajas se cocinan a la plancha con ajo y perejil, resaltando su sabor marino natural.
A hearty and flavorful Chilean seafood stew, Paila Marina, is a comforting dish brimming with a variety of fresh seafood, simmered in a rich fish broth with vegetables and herbs.
Paila Marina is a traditional Chilean seafood stew, known for its rich broth and an abundant variety of fresh seafood. It's a comforting and flavorful dish often enjoyed along the Chilean coast.
A refreshing and elegant appetizer, Palta Reina features ripe avocados stuffed with a creamy chicken salad. It's a light yet satisfying dish often served as a starter or a light lunch.
A comforting and creamy potato dish, this Chilean specialty features tender potatoes simmered in a rich cream sauce with earthy mushrooms and a hint of garlic and onion. It's a versatile side dish that pairs well with various meats and poultry.
A delightful Chilean twist on the classic Peruvian dish, Papas a la Huancaína, featuring boiled potatoes and a creamy, slightly spicy cheese sauce, enhanced with a medley of fresh Chilean seafood.
Papas Rellenas are a beloved Chilean comfort food, featuring mashed potatoes formed into a ball, filled with a savory 'pino' (ground meat and onion mixture), and then deep-fried or baked until golden brown. Often served with a hard-boiled egg and olive inside the filling, they are a hearty and satisfying dish.
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).
A delightful seafood twist on the classic Chilean Pastel de Choclo. This version features a savory filling of mixed seafood (like shrimp, mussels, and squid) topped with a sweet corn purée, baked until golden and bubbly.
A rich and flavorful Chilean casserole made with fresh crab meat, a creamy sauce, and a mashed potato or pumpkin topping.
A rich and creamy baked crab casserole, traditional in the Chiloé region of Chile. It features tender crab meat baked in a creamy sauce, often with a cheesy, gratinated topping.
A delightful Chilean casserole that combines the rich, savory flavor of crab (jaiba) with the sweet creaminess of corn (choclo). This dish is a comforting and flavorful representation of Chilean coastal and agricultural influences.
Savory baked individual pies filled with a mixture of Swiss chard, cheese, and sometimes a touch of onion and spices, offering a comforting and flavorful vegetarian option.
Patasca is a hearty and traditional Andean soup, particularly popular in northern Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. This version features tender lamb, mote (hominy), and a rich broth seasoned with traditional spices. It's known for its nourishing qualities and comforting warmth, making it ideal for colder days.
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.
A vibrant and fresh twist on the classic Chilean pebre, this version incorporates sweet mango and a hint of smoky merkén (a traditional Mapuche spice blend). It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, seafood, or simply served with crusty bread.
A refreshing and flavorful baked fish dish featuring a vibrant cilantro and lemon sauce, often made with white fish like corvina or tilapia. It's a lighter option that highlights fresh ingredients.
A classic Chilean coastal dish featuring crispy, golden-fried fish served with a refreshing 'Ensalada Chilena' (tomato and onion salad). The fish is typically coated in a light batter, ensuring a crunchy exterior and moist interior. This dish embodies the simple yet flavorful essence of Chilean cuisine.
A hearty and comforting Chilean dish, 'Porotos con Riendas' translates to 'beans with reins' and features tender beans, pumpkin, and pasta, often enriched with a flavorful pork rind or sausage.
A hearty and comforting vegetarian stew of fresh cranberry beans (porotos granados) simmered with corn, squash, and onions, enhanced with a fresh pea sauce.
Prietas con Mote is a hearty and traditional Chilean dish that combines blood sausages (prietas) with mote (cooked hominy or wheat grains). It's a rustic and flavorful meal often found in more traditional settings, showcasing the use of staple ingredients in Chilean cuisine.
A hearty and flavorful seafood and meat stew, often referred to as 'curanto en olla' (curanto in a pot). It's a rich combination of various seafood, smoked meats, vegetables, and aromatic spices, with a prominent cilantro flavor.
A flavorful grilled Reineta (Chilean Sea Bream) served with a vibrant seafood pebre, a Chilean salsa-like condiment.
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring baked Reineta (a popular Chilean white fish) seasoned with herbs and lemon, served alongside a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables.
A hearty and flavorful Chilean seafood soup, brimming with a variety of fresh seafood, vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This comforting soup is perfect for cooler days and showcases the rich marine bounty of Chile.
A vibrant and nutritious green soup from Chile, often made with a base of spinach, parsley, and sometimes other greens, enriched with potatoes, onions, and often cheese or milk for creaminess. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, especially popular in the southern regions.
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.
A comforting and sweet Chilean dessert, Sopaipillas Pasadas features pumpkin-based fried dough soaked in a spiced chancaca (unrefined cane sugar) syrup. This unique version incorporates a hint of 'curanto' flavor, reminiscent of the traditional Patagonian seafood and meat stew, adding a subtle smoky and savory depth to the sweet syrup.
Tomaticán is a flavorful Chilean stew made with corn, tomatoes, and beef, often seasoned with cumin and oregano. It's a popular summer dish, typically served over rice or mashed potatoes.
A savory Chilean-style omelet or frittata loaded with a variety of seafood. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course, appetizer, or part of a larger meal.
Tortilla de Rescoldo is a traditional Chilean flatbread traditionally cooked directly on embers or hot ashes ('rescoldo'). This recipe adapts the method for modern kitchens. Made with simple ingredients like flour, fat, and water, it yields a rustic, slightly chewy flatbread with a subtle, earthy flavor. It's best served warm, often with butter, cheese, or savory spreads, embodying a simple yet satisfying culinary heritage.
