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Carlos Uhart M.

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Appetizers

Chilean Corn Fritters — Homemade Tortitas de Maíz or Croquetas de Choclo

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Golden Chilean corn fritters, croquetas de choclo, on a plate

Versión en Español Chilean corn fritters, called tortitas de maíz or croquetas de choclo, are small pan fried patties of cooked corn kernels bound with semolina or chuchoca, flour, milk, parsley, and baking powder, cooked 5 minutes per side until golden. They take 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, and serve 4. A quick, tasty, and healthy recipe to enjoy in the middle of the summer corn season with the whole family.…

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Salads

Traditional Greek Salad — Fresh Feta, Cucumber, and Olive Salad Recipe

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Traditional Greek salad with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and black olives

Versión en Español Traditional Greek salad is a fresh mix of cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with cubes of feta cheese and black olives, seasoned with oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. It takes 15 minutes of preparation, needs no cooking, and serves 4. A refreshing recipe for spring or hot days that works as an appetizer, a side dish, or a light main course, and is quick and very…

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Breads

Homemade Oat Bread — Pan de Avena with a Thick, Crunchy Crumb

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Homemade oat bread loaf topped with rolled oats

Versión en Español Homemade oat bread, or pan de avena, is a loaf of whole wheat flour, bread flour, and oat flour leavened with dry yeast, sweetened with a spoonful of honey, and topped with rolled oats before baking. It takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes of preparation, mostly rising time, and 1 hour in the oven, and makes a 1 kg loaf of about 12 slices. Sometimes called monastery bread, it has a…

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Soups

Chilote Garlic Cream Soup with Changles — Southern Chilean Recipe

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Chilote garlic cream soup topped with sautéed changle mushrooms in a clay bowl

Versión en Español Chilote garlic cream soup with changles is a smooth soup of milk soaked bread, bacon, onion, and Chiloé giant garlic simmered in chicken broth, blended, seasoned with nutmeg and merkén, and topped with changles, a wild coral mushroom from southern Chile, sautéed in oil. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. An original recipe from southern Chile, ideally served with freshly made Mapuche catutos. How…

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Desserts

Avocado Tart — No Bake Chilean Tarta de Palta with Condensed Milk

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No bake Chilean avocado and condensed milk tart with a cookie crust

Versión en Español Avocado and condensed milk tart, or tarta de palta, is a no bake dessert of crushed whole wheat cookies and butter pressed into a pan and topped with a cream of ripe avocados blended with condensed milk and Pica lime juice and zest, chilled for at least 2 hours. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and serves 4. It gives a new twist to one of the favorite ingredients of Chilean and…

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Beverages

Chilean Charcoal Coffee — Traditional Café de Carbón Digestive Drink

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Chilean charcoal coffee, a traditional countryside digestive drink, in a cup

Versión en Español Chilean charcoal coffee, or café de carbón, also called té digestivo or chirriao, is a traditional countryside drink made by dropping a glowing ember of wood charcoal into sugar to caramelize it, then pouring boiling water over it and removing the ember. It takes 5 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and makes 1 cup. Despite its name, it contains no coffee. Its smoky, bittersweet flavor made it a classic…

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Desserts

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake — Chilean Cheesecake de Arándanos Recipe

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No bake Chilean blueberry cheesecake topped with blueberry sauce

Versión en Español No bake blueberry cheesecake is a cookie and butter crust topped with a filling of cream cheese, cream, sugar, lemon juice, and gelatin, chilled until firm and finished with a stovetop sauce of Chilean blueberries, lemon, and sugar thickened with cornstarch. It takes about 6 hours including chilling and 10 minutes of cooking for the sauce, and serves 8. A classic, very popular dessert in Chile that is easy to make and…

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Main Dishes

Tuna and Cream Pasta — Quick Tallarines con Atún y Crema Recipe

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Tagliatelle with tuna and cream sauce garnished with parsley and chives

Versión en Español Tuna and cream pasta, or tallarines con atún y crema, is tagliatelle cooked al dente and tossed in a quick sauce of onion and garlic sautéed in oil, flaked tuna, and cream, finished with parsley and chives. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and about 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. It is tasty, economical, and easy, an ideal option for a fast weeknight meal. How to Make Tuna and Cream…

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Main Dishes

Escalopa with Duchess Potatoes — Chilean Breaded Beef Recipe

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Chilean breaded beef escalopa with golden duchess potatoes

Versión en Español Escalopa with duchess potatoes is a Chilean plate of thin, pounded lean beef steaks dipped in egg with cilantro, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried until golden, served with small fried balls of mashed potato bound with egg yolk and flour. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and about 45 minutes of cooking, and serves 6. The crisp breaded beef contrasts with the soft, buttery duchess potatoes, and the plate pairs perfectly with…

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Sauces

Garlic Mojo — Chilean Style Homemade Mojo de Ajo Recipe

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Chilean style garlic mojo with olive oil, lemon, and cilantro

Versión en Español Garlic mojo, or mojo de ajo, is a sauce of chopped garlic gently golden in olive oil, cooled slightly, then mixed with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and pepper, and left to rest for 10 minutes. It takes 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking, and makes 8 servings. It is an essential of home cooking, used for grilled meats, seafood, and fish, even though many people do…

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