Versión en Español Almendrados are soft almond cookies made with ground almonds, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and lemon zest, shaped into small balls, dipped in aguardiente, rolled in powdered sugar, and topped with a whole almond. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes in the oven, and make 16 cookies. Of Sephardic and Spanish origin, they are baked in Chilean homes all year round and offer a lovely contrast of textures, with a thin,…
Versión en Español Chilean lemon cookies, or galletas de limón, are crisp butter cookies flavored with the juice and zest of a fresh lemon, made with flour, powdered sugar, and one egg. They take 45 minutes of preparation, including 30 minutes of chilling the dough, plus 15 to 20 minutes in the oven, and make enough for 6 people. They are very versatile, ideal to serve alongside other desserts or on their own with a…
Versión en Español Homemade teriyaki sauce is made by bringing 100 ml each of soy sauce, mirin, and sake to a boil with 3 tablespoons of sugar, adding garlic and ginger, and thickening it with a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, then cooling it and storing it in a sterilized jar. It takes 10 minutes of preparation plus 5 minutes of cooking and makes 6 servings. It is one…
Versión en Español Homemade sourdough bread is made by mixing 400 g of bread flour, 100 g of whole wheat flour, and salt with 100 g of active sourdough starter and 300 ml of warm water, kneading for 10 to 15 minutes, letting the dough rise in a warm place for at least 4 hours, shaping and scoring it, proofing it for another 60 minutes, and baking it at 200 C (392 F) for about…
Versión en Español Filet mignon in mushroom sauce is made by wrapping 4 beef tenderloin medallions with bacon, searing them in olive oil and butter for about 3 minutes per side, sautéing garlic and onion, adding sliced mushrooms and red wine, stirring in cream, and finishing the medallions in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes to the desired doneness. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people.…
Versión en Español Cold pasta salad, or ensalada de fideos fríos, is made by cooking 250 g of spiral pasta al dente, rinsing and cooling it, and tossing it with a vinaigrette of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, thyme, garlic, oregano, and salt, plus spinach, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and mozzarella, finished with grated parmesan. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 10 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a popular…
Versión en Español Vegan loaf cake, or queque vegano, is made by mixing 1 1/2 cups of flour with baking soda and salt, whisking melted coconut oil with almond milk, sugar, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar, combining both, and baking it in an oiled loaf pan at 180 C (356 F) for about 30 minutes. It takes 15 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of baking and serves 6 people. It is an easy, egg-free…
Versión en Español Potato gnocchi, or ñoquis de papas, are made by boiling 1 kg of unpeeled potatoes for about 20 minutes, peeling and mashing them, mixing in 1 egg, salt, a pinch of nutmeg, and about 180 g of flour into a soft dough, rolling it into 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) ropes, cutting 2 cm (3/4 inch) pieces, marking them with a fork, and boiling them until they float. They take 60 minutes of…
Versión en Español Gum syrup, or jarabe de goma, is made by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1/2 cup of water over medium heat, whisking in 1 tablespoon of powdered gum arabic, and simmering gently for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then cooling and storing it in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator. It takes 5 minutes of preparation plus 15 minutes of cooking and makes 12 servings. Unlike simple syrup, it gives…
Versión en Español Hungarian beef goulash is made by browning 800 g of cubed beef, sautéing onions, garlic, and red bell peppers, stirring in paprika, cumin, and thyme, then adding the beef back with bay leaves, beef stock, and tomato sauce and simmering it covered for about 2 hours until very tender. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 2 hours of cooking and serves 4 people. Goulash, or gulyás, is Hungary’s national dish, a…