Versión en Español The Chilean pisco sour is a cocktail of pisco, Chile’s grape brandy, with lime juice and sugar…
Versión en Español Chilean grilled beef brisket, or tapapecho a la parrilla, is a cut from the beef chest cooked…
Versión en Español Tallarín saltado is a Peruvian chifa dish of long noodles stir-fried in a wok with strips of…
Versión en Español Chilean candied sweet potatoes, or camote confitado, are peeled sweet potato pieces cooked slowly in a syrup…
Versión en Español Chilean canned salmon empanadas, or empanadas de salmón en tarro, are filled with a pino, the classic…
Versión en Español Chilean pizzetas are small homemade pizzas, 7 to 8 cm (about 3 inches) across, made with a…
Versión en Español Chilean nalca jam, or mermelada de nalca, is a homemade preserve from southern Chile made by cooking…
Versión en Español Tallarines bontú are long noodles coated in a white sauce enriched with cream, ham and mushrooms, then…
Versión en Español Chilean Cantonese pork ribs, or costillar cantonés, are pork ribs marinated in soy sauce, honey, garlic and…
Versión en Español Chilean roast chicken with potatoes, or pollo al horno con papas, is a main dish of chicken…
Versión en Español Chilean baked fish, or pescado al horno, is a white fish fillet such as reineta, hake (merluza)…
Versión en Español Papas a la huancaína is a Peruvian appetizer of boiled potatoes covered in a creamy sauce of…
Versión en Español Chilean oven-roasted ribeye, or lomo vetado al horno, is a whole piece of this beef cut seared…
Versión en Español Chilean green bean stew, or guiso de porotos verdes, is a country dish of sliced green beans…
Versión en Español Chilean strawberries and cream, or frutillas con crema, is a seasonal dessert of fresh strawberries, cut and…
They represent a manifestation of culture, history, and the identity of a country that has skillfully blended local traditions with foreign influences to create something truly unique.
With over 20 years of experience and the prestigious title of Master of Wine, Cooper selected the 47 best Chilean wines after tasting a total of 850 samples from 89 wineries during his visit to local vineyards and producers.
This comprehensive collection goes beyond typical cookbooks by not only providing clear, well-explained recipes but also delving into the historical context of each dish.
The world of literary gastronomy has just incorporated its latest release with the book “Recetas Mapuches Tradicionales: Gastronomía Ancestral del Sur del Mundo” (Traditional Mapuche Recipes: Ancestral Gastronomy from the Southern World).
Chile’s 2024 Fiestas Patrias are set to be exceptionally festive due to the number of public holidays that Chileans will enjoy.
“My love for completos grew so much that I decided to open a shop in Nishinomiya on July 10,” Yuma explains. The name “Once” refers to the traditional Chilean afternoon snack.
Versión en Español Chilean consomé de pollo is a light chicken broth made by simmering a chicken breast with onion,…
Versión en Español Mapuche cocimiento de verduras is a hearty one pot stew of seasonal vegetables, potatoes, green beans, shelled…
Versión en Español Cream of asparagus soup is fresh asparagus cut into 2½ cm pieces, sautéed in butter with garlic…
Versión en Español Cream of broccoli soup is broccoli, onion, carrot, and garlic sautéed in olive oil, simmered in chicken…
Versión en Español Chilean-style menestrón is a traditional stew made with vegetable broth, legumes, noodles, and seasonal vegetables. The main…
Versión en Español Cream of artichoke soup is shallots sautéed in olive oil with fresh thyme, simmered with diced artichoke…
Versión en Español Homemade basil pesto, or salsa pesto, is fresh basil pounded in a mortar with garlic and pine…
Versión en Español Chilean mermelada de frambuesas is a homemade raspberry jam made by cooking 500 g of fresh raspberries…
Versión en Español Provençal sauce is finely chopped fresh parsley and garlic mixed with sea salt and olive oil and…
Versión en Español Dark beer jam, or mermelada de cerveza negra, is stout or porter infused with vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom,…
Versión en Español Chilean salsa verde is finely diced onion softened in salt or hot water, rinsed, and mixed with…
Calafate jam or preserve is a traditional recipe from Chilean Patagonia, where these fruits naturally grow and are a significant part of the culinary tradition.
This dish is made with alternating layers of mashed potatoes and a sautéed cochayuyo filling with spices, topped with gratinéed cheese. The seaweed must first be soaked to soften it, resulting in a comforting dish.
The recipe for Chilean meat and seafood “al disco,” or a combination of meat and seafood cooked on a large disc, is a preparation originating from the southern region that has spread throughout the country.
Cochayuyo is a key seaweed in Chilean cuisine that takes on a modern and nutritious twist when sautéed with fresh vegetables, using a delicious Asian-inspired technique that preserves both its benefits and flavor.
Traditionally, stuffed Italian zucchinis use a mixture of ground meat and rice, but this can be replaced with a blend of mushrooms, eggs, or assorted vegetables according to taste, always delicious.
Versión en Español Carne desmechada, or ropa vieja, is made by searing 1 kg of plateada beef, simmering it for…
Chilean stuffed potatoes are often one of the favorite dishes among children. They are a kind of thick empanada made of soft, delicious, and hearty mashed potatoes, typically filled with meat or cheese, and can be prepared either fried or baked.
Chilean sustancias dulces are soft, spongy Italian meringue marshmallows set with gelatin and coated in cornstarch and powdered sugar, the iconic convent sweet from Chillán.
Chilean sweets, also known simply as “chilenitos”, are century-old desserts that were traditionally made in the areas of Curacaví, Melipilla, or La Ligua.
Versión en Español Enjoy this delicious homemade chocman, a traditional Chilean sponge bar dipped in chocolate and filled with soft…
Versión en Español No bake passion fruit cheesecake, or cheesecake de maracuyá sin horno, is a crust of crushed vanilla…
Versión en Español Oatmeal waffles, or waffles de avena, are made by blending rolled oats with skim milk, sweetened condensed…
Make Chilean tres leches cake at home — a vanilla sponge soaked with condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream, topped with Swiss meringue. Serves 12, refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Versión en Español Homemade quiche crust, or masa para quiche, is a classic shortcrust, known in pastry as pâte brisée,…
Versión en Español Gluten free rice bread, or pan de arroz, is a soft yeast loaf made with rice flour,…
Chilean pan de pascua: a dense spiced Christmas fruitcake with candied fruit, walnuts and raisins soaked in rum, kneaded into a yeast dough and baked at 180°C for 40 minutes. The iconic Chilean holiday cake. Serves 12.
Sopaipillas with pumpkin are a classic Chilean fried bread consumed all year round, mainly in the central region of the country. They are very versatile and popular.
Chilean amasado bread is the bread of the house, the one our mothers and grandmothers used to make, the bread we enjoyed for breakfast straight out of the oven, spread with fresh butter or fruit jam.
Mapuche potato sopaipillas, also known as “pan de papas” (potatoes bread) are a traditional food in the Mapuche diet, although they are less commonly made today, they are still highly appreciated by those who are familiar with them.
A unique recipe originally published in the cookbook “On the Route of the Choro Zapato from Caleta Chaihuín,” a mollusk that grows in the estuary of the river with the same name.
Make a classic Chilean piscola at home. Chilean pisco over ice, topped with cold Coca-Cola and optionally garnished with limón de pica — Chile’s national cocktail, ready in 5 minutes.
Make your own Araucano-style Chilean herbal bitter at home — a 28-day maceration of gentian, quina bark, boldo, and 14 botanicals in neutral spirits, inspired by the 1894 Sconfietti original.
Versión en Español Chilean chicha with orange, or chicha con naranja, is a refreshing country drink that mixes cold grape…
Versión en Español Chilean licor de membrillo is a no-waste liqueur made by boiling the peels, seeds, and cores left…
Versión en Español Mapuche wheat muday, or muday de trigo, is a traditional drink of wheat cooked for an hour,…
Chile is the second largest producer of salmon in the world and Chilean salmon and avocado ceviche is undoubtedly one of the favorites around the world.
Pickled golden chili is a preparation of intense yellow and shiny color, with a lot of flavor and medium-low spiciness, ideal for accompanying any type of food.
Versión en Español Chilean choriqueso from Punta Arenas is made by crumbling smoked chorizo into a pan with oil and…
Versión en Español Creamed spinach is chopped fresh spinach folded into a white sauce of onion sautéed in butter and…
Versión en Español Chilean papas rusticas al horno are skin on potato wedges, parboiled and then tossed in olive oil…
Versión en Español Verduras salteadas are sautéed vegetables made by cooking carrot and bell pepper strips and broccoli florets in…
