Versión en Español Roasted plateada is an ideal recipe for slow, low-temperature oven cooking, drawing out every bit of flavor from the cut, and it pairs beautifully with primavera rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. The marinade needs an overnight rest, but the payoff is a fork-tender roast that spends about 4 hours slowly braising in its own juices, wine, and vegetables. Nutritional Information Each serving of roasted plateada in its juices contains approximately…
Versión en Español Canned jack mackerel loaf is one of the most beloved, nutritious, and widely made recipes in Chilean home cooking, deeply rooted in the frugal pantry traditions of Chilean households, turning an everyday canned fish into a hearty, satisfying main course. Building the base and baking take about 45 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, transforming pantry staples into a soft, moist, spongy loaf that the whole family enjoys. Nutritional…
Versión en Español Maqui is an organic, edible wild berry with many nutritional properties, a dark, fleshy fruit whose natural pigments have long been used as a dye in Mapuche textiles, and here it becomes the base of a deep purple, aromatic liqueur. Macerating the berries takes three weeks of patience, but only 5 minutes of actual cooking, for a refreshing, tart-sweet result reminiscent of blueberry. Nutritional Information Each serving of maqui liqueur contains approximately…
Versión en Español Pollo al coñac (chicken in cognac) is a French-born recipe that is deceptively simple to prepare despite its elegant name, ideal alongside french fries or steamed rice, and a great way to surprise family with a dish that feels far more sophisticated than the effort it takes. Browning the chicken and building the sauce take about 20 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking, filling the kitchen with the toasted aroma…
Versión en Español Changles empanadas are an unconventional but deeply Chilean twist on the classic empanada, reinterpreting the traditional pino filling with the tender growths of wild mushrooms native to southern Chile. Simmering and cleaning the changles takes about 45 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, filling the kitchen with the earthy aroma of the southern forests before the empanadas even hit the oven or the fryer. Nutritional Information Each empanada contains approximately…
Versión en Español Papas champi is a classic dish from northern Chile, freshly fried potatoes topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and finished with parmesan cheese and parsley, a favorite in Arica and Iquique for ending a night out. Frying and building the sauce take about 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, for a rich, shareable plate. Nutritional Information Each serving of papas champi contains approximately 420 kcal, 10 g of protein,…
Versión en Español A mug cake, known in Chile as queque en taza, is a simple, very quick recipe with a delicious result, a small cake you can enjoy on your own or share, ready in minutes at any time of day. Prep takes about 10 minutes and the microwave does the rest in just 2 to 3 minutes. Nutritional Information Each serving of microwave mug cake contains approximately 537 kcal, 9.4 g of protein,…
Versión en Español A Ramazzotti Spritz is an Italian-style cocktail built on Ramazzotti, an amaro flavored with hibiscus and orange blossom that reaches about 15% ABV, mixed in equal parts with sparkling wine and topped with a splash of sparkling water. It comes together in 5 minutes and is served over plenty of ice with fresh orange slices, a refreshing, low-effort option for warm weather. Nutritional Information Each serving of Ramazzotti Spritz contains approximately 120…
Versión en Español Pastel de chuchoca is one of the most authentic, comforting dishes of Chile’s rural cooking, a coarse corn purée baked over beef and chicken in individual clay dishes until the top turns golden. Prep runs about 30 minutes and the bake takes another 50, for a hearty dish traditionally served straight from the clay dish it was baked in. Nutritional Information Each serving of pastel de chuchoca contains approximately 450 kcal, 25…
Versión en Español Chilean honey cookies, galletas de miel, are a classic, easy homemade treat made from a soft dough that you roll out and shape by hand or with your favorite cutters. The dough needs about 30 minutes of hands-on prep plus a 2-hour chill, then 12 to 15 minutes in the oven. Nutritional Information Each serving of honey cookies contains approximately 410 kcal, 4 g of protein, 22 g of total fat (14…