Versión en Español Homemade fermented soy sauce is made by cooking soaked soybeans, mixing them with toasted wheat flour and koji starter (Aspergillus oryzae), letting the mixture grow mold for 48 hours in a warm place, then fermenting it in salt brine for 6 months before straining and aging the liquid for one more month. It takes 30 minutes of active work and about 7 months in total, and makes about 1 liter. An ancient…
Versión en Español Easy homemade croutons are cubes of firm bread tossed with oil, garlic powder, oregano, and salt and baked at 180°C (356°F) for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp. They take 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serve 4. A great way to use day old bread and add crunch to salads, soups, and cream soups. How to Make Bread Croutons? Cut good bread, such…
Versión en Español Homemade fish stock, or fumet, is white fish bones and heads simmered for 30 minutes with sautéed onion, garlic, celery, carrot, tomato, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, white wine, and water, then strained into a clear, aromatic broth. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking, and makes 4 servings of 250 ml. A concentrated base for soups, stews, and seafood sauces, with an intense flavor from slowly cooked fish…
Versión en Español Sautéed zucchini, or zapallo italiano salteado, is thin zucchini rounds cooked in olive oil with chopped garlic for 5 to 7 minutes until tender but still crisp, then seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, and ají de color. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 2. A light, healthy, and versatile side that is part of everyday Chilean home cooking. How to Make Sautéed Zucchini? Zucchini slices…
Versión en Español Chilean creamy mote, or mote a la crema, is cooked wheat mote coated in butter and oil, simmered in water for about 10 minutes until thick, then finished with cream, salt, and pepper and topped with grated parmesan. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. It turns an ancestral Chilean ingredient into a smooth, comforting dish, perfect for cold days or as a side for…
Versión en Español Crispy fried cassava, or yuca frita, is peeled cassava cut into thick sticks, boiled in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes until tender, cooled to dry, and fried in batches at 180°C (356°F) for 4 to 6 minutes until golden, then salted. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. One of the most popular sides in Latin American cooking, also known as manioc or…
Versión en Español A mushroom omelette is beaten eggs cooked gently in a nonstick pan and folded over mushrooms sautéed in butter with onion and garlic, finished with parsley. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and makes 2 omelettes. It combines the umami of mushrooms with creamy eggs, ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. How to Make a Mushroom Omelette? The eggs are beaten and cooked slowly in…
Versión en Español Chilean morels in cream, or morillas a la crema, are dried morels soaked for 12 hours, cooked slowly with butter softened onion until their liquid evaporates, then simmered with their soaking liquid and cream, finished with a splash of pisco and lemon peel, and topped with chives. They take 15 minutes of preparation plus 12 hours of soaking and 20 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. Morels are prized wild mushrooms with…
Versión en Español Chilean changles mushroom dip is a creamy sauce of changles, wild coral mushrooms from southern Chile, chopped and sautéed in olive oil for 4 minutes with chives, then simmered with garlic powder, red wine, and cream for about 7 minutes until thick. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. An original way to use this native mushroom, ideal with meats, empanadas, or as a dip…
Versión en Español Turmeric and ginger shots are a concentrated drink made by blending fresh ginger and turmeric root with peeled lemons and orange, black pepper, water, and optional honey, then straining into small 50 ml servings. They take 10 minutes to prepare, need no cooking, and make 6 shots. A popular morning drink combining the flavors of ginger, turmeric, and citrus, with black pepper to help the body absorb curcumin. How to Make Turmeric…