Versión en Español Chilean mermelada de frambuesas is a homemade raspberry jam made by cooking 500 g of fresh raspberries with 350 g of sugar and a squeeze of lemon over low heat for 40 to 50 minutes until it sets, then jarring it hot in sterilized jars. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 45 minutes of cooking and makes 6 servings. It is one of Chile’s favorite preserves, eaten at breakfast or afternoon…
Versión en Español Chilean homemade burgers are patties made from 700 g of ground beef and 300 g of ground pork mixed with garlic powder, ají de color, egg, onion, parsley, and breadcrumbs, chilled for 30 minutes, and cooked on a griddle for 3 to 4 minutes per side. They take 45 minutes of preparation plus 20 minutes of cooking and serve 4 people. They can be served in pan frica or marraqueta with tomato…
Versión en Español Chilean pastelera de choclo is a baked creamed corn made by blending fresh corn kernels with milk and basil, cooking the purée with a sofrito of onion, butter, and ají de color until creamy, adding beaten eggs off the heat, and baking it in clay dishes with a sprinkle of powdered sugar until golden. It takes 45 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. Unlike pastel de…
Versión en Español Chilean kuchen de quesillo is a southern German-style cheesecake tart made with a prebaked butter dough filled with blended quesillo (fresh cheese), cream, sugar, and egg yolks lightened with beaten egg whites, topped with raisins and a lattice of dough, and baked until golden. It takes 60 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of baking and serves 6 people. It is a soft, delicious version of the traditional kuchen of southern Chile,…
Versión en Español Chilean estofado de carne is a quick beef stew made with floured strips of posta rosada (beef round) browned in oil, cooked with onion, garlic, ají de color, oregano, and cumin, then simmered for 30 minutes with tomato sauce, beef stock, potatoes, carrots, and bay leaf. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 40 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a basic of Chilean home cooking, easy and quick…
Versión en Español Chilean queque con aceite is a tender pound cake made with vegetable oil instead of butter, flavored with citrus zest, orange juice, vanilla, and a splash of rum or pisco, and baked at 180 C (356 F) for 45 to 50 minutes. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 50 minutes of baking and serves 6 people. It is a classic of Chilean home baking for afternoon tea, economical and easy to…
Versión en Español Chilean licor de membrillo is a no-waste liqueur made by boiling the peels, seeds, and cores left over from quince jelly, straining the juice, cooking it with sugar into a syrup, and mixing it with aguardiente. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 60 minutes of cooking and makes 6 servings. It combines the sweetness and perfume of quince with the strength of aguardiente, and is enjoyed as an aperitif or in…
Versión en Español Peruvian caldo de mote is a hearty Andean soup made by simmering sheep’s head and tripe with mint, celery, onion, scallions, and garlic for two hours, then adding rice, potatoes, and cooked hominy (mote), served very hot with ground oregano. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 150 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a comforting classic of Peruvian cooking, ideal for fighting the cold of the highlands. How…
Versión en Español Chilean tarta de digüeñes al vino tinto is a sweet spring tart made with a butter and egg crust filled with digüeñe mushrooms cooked in a thick red wine and sugar reduction set with cornstarch, then baked at 180 C (356 F) for 25 minutes. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 80 minutes of cooking and serves 6 people. It is a very original tart made with Chilean products, perfect for…
Versión en Español Chilean queso fresco casero is a soft fresh cheese made by bringing whole milk to a boil, resting it, curdling it with plain yogurt, lemon juice, and a little cream over gentle heat, and draining the curds in cheesecloth before shaping and chilling for 24 hours. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serves 6 people. Queso fresco is very popular all over Chile and is ideal…