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Chilean Quince and Murta Preserve — Homemade Conserva de Membrillos con Murta

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Ripe yellow quinces, whole and cut into wedges, for the quince and murta preserve

Versión en Español Chilean conserva de membrillos con murta is a traditional preserve of quince wedges and murta berries layered in jars and covered with a light cinnamon syrup, then sealed in a boiling water bath. It takes 20 minutes of preparation plus 50 minutes of cooking and serves 8 people. Murta, or murtilla, grows wild in southern Chile and is a small red berry with yellow tones, similar in shape to a blueberry, while…

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Main Dishes

Chilean Grilled Abastero — Homemade Tender Grilled Beef Recipe

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Chilean grilled abastero beef, sliced on a board

Versión en Español Chilean abastero a la parrilla is a lean, flavorful beef cut from the back of the leg grilled slowly over medium charcoal heat, either simply salted or marinated first in garlic, oil, vinegar, white wine, and oregano. It takes 30 minutes of preparation plus 60 minutes of grilling and serves 6 people. It is one of the best value cuts in Chile. Although lean, the secret to a tender abastero is slow…

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Desserts

Chilean Chestnut Log — Homemade Tronco de Castanas y Chocolate Recipe

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Decorated chestnut and chocolate log served in slices on a Christmas dessert table

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…

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Sandwiches

Chilean Choripan — Homemade Grilled Sausage Sandwich Recipe

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Chilean choripan served in a toasted marraqueta with fresh pebre

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…

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Sauces

Chilean Plum Jam — Homemade Mermelada de Ciruelas Recipe

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Chilean plum jam in glass jars, with dark red fruit

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…

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Desserts

Chilean Lemon Cake — Homemade Fluffy Queque de Limon Recipe

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Fluffy Chilean lemon loaf cake, sliced

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…

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Desserts

Chilean Passion Fruit Pie — Homemade Pie de Maracuya Recipe

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Chilled passion fruit pie with golden Italian meringue and passion fruit seeds

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…

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Desserts

Chilean Yogurt Cake — Homemade Queque de Yogurt Recipe

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Chilean yogurt loaf cake dusted with powdered sugar

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?…

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Breads

How to Make Chilean Harina Tostada — Homemade Toasted Wheat Flour

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Chilean harina tostada, toasted wheat flour, in a bowl ready to mix into the bread dough

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…

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Appetizers

Chilean Rustic Roasted Potatoes — Homemade Papas Rusticas al Horno Recipe

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Tray of rustic skin on roasted potatoes, golden and seasoned with oregano and merken

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…

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