Versión en Español Chilean tronco de castanas is a no bake Christmas log made from a homemade chestnut puree cooked in milk with sugar, vanilla, and butter, rolled around a milk chocolate ganache, and covered in more chocolate. It takes about 45 minutes of preparation plus 3 hours of chilling and serves 8 people. It is one of the most elegant desserts of Chilean baking, a favorite for Christmas and New Year dinners, with a…
Versión en Español The Chilean choripan is a grilled chorizo or longaniza sausage served in a warm, toasted marraqueta with pebre, salsa verde, chimichurri, or mayonnaise, the classic starter of every Chilean asado. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 10 minutes of grilling and serves 4 people. It is a sandwich shared by Argentine, Chilean, and Uruguayan cooking, each with its own variations. How to Make a Chilean Choripan? The Chilean version is usually…
Versión en Español Chilean mermelada de ciruelas is a homemade plum jam made by softening halved plums in water with a cinnamon stick, then cooking them with sugar until thick and jarring the jam hot in sterilized jars. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 40 minutes of cooking and makes 8 servings. It is a pantry essential for anyone who loves homemade preserves made with natural fruit and no artificial preservatives. How to Make…
Versión en Español Chilean queque de limon is a soft, fluffy loaf cake made with flour, milk, sugar, butter, eggs, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, served plain or with a lemon glaze. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 40 minutes of baking and serves 6 people. It is a classic, easy cake to enjoy any day and on any occasion, on its own or finished with a simple glaze. How to Make Chilean…
Versión en Español Chilean pie de maracuya is a buttery shortcrust tart filled with a creamy passion fruit, condensed milk, egg yolk, and lemon filling, baked until set, and topped with meringue. It takes 50 minutes of preparation plus 50 minutes of cooking and serves 6 people. It is a refreshing dessert made with this sweet and sour fruit, whose aroma and flavor pair perfectly with the soft meringue. How to Make Chilean Passion Fruit…
Versión en Español Chilean queque de yogurt is a moist loaf cake made with plain yogurt, oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest, baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 40 minutes of baking and serves 6 people. It is one of the simplest and most delicious recipes in home baking, ideal to make and share with the family at once. How to Make Chilean Yogurt Cake?…
Versión en Español Chilean harina tostada is toasted wheat flour made by cleaning and drying whole wheat grains, toasting them slowly in a callana or cast iron pan until deep golden, and grinding them into a fine powder. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 25 minutes of toasting and makes about 30 servings. It is a fundamental ingredient of traditional Chilean cooking, especially in the south, and its artisanal preparation preserves techniques handed down…
Versión en Español Chilean papas rusticas al horno are skin on potato wedges, parboiled and then tossed in olive oil with garlic, thyme, oregano, and merken and roasted until golden. They take 30 minutes of preparation plus 30 minutes of cooking and serve 6 people. They are an easy alternative to French fries, perfect as a snack or as a side for all kinds of Chilean dishes, with a creamy center and a seasoned, crisp…
Versión en Español Chilean lomo de cerdo al horno is a pork loin rubbed with oil, thyme, oregano, and paprika, marinated in white wine and stock, and roasted while basting with its juices until tender and glazed. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 40 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a juicy, delicious, and lean main course, a healthy and affordable option for lunch or dinner or even for sandwiches. How…
Versión en Español Chilean cazuela de albondigas is a hearty soup of seasoned beef meatballs simmered in beef broth with potatoes, squash, corn, green beans, carrot, and red pepper, finished with fresh parsley. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 45 minutes of cooking and serves 4 people. It is a much loved variation of the classic Chilean cazuela, with the same structure and aroma as the traditional version but tender meatballs that make it…