Versión en Español Huevos a la ostra is made with 2 fresh eggs, lime juice, salt, and pepper, whisked together until you get a foamy, creamy yellow mixture. It requires no cooking and is ready in 5 minutes. It’s Chile’s traditional energizing preparation to start the day or fuel up before a workout. Nutritional Information Each serving of huevos a la ostra contains approximately 210 kcal, 12 g of protein, 15 g of total fat,…
Versión en Español Chilean crab claws with scallion mayonnaise are a classic seafood starter, fresh and elegant, very popular along the coast and on urban Chilean tables. They stand out for the extreme tenderness and natural sweetness of the crab meat, which pairs perfectly with the smoky notes and creaminess of the dressing, making it an ideal coastal appetizer to share. A simple recipe for crab claws with flavored butter or scallion mayonnaise, simple, natural,…
Versión en Español Chilean Neapolitan empanadas are a popular, delicious staple of the country’s contemporary urban cooking, adapting the flavor profile of Italian pizza to the format of the classic Chilean empanada. They stand out for their juicy interior, stretchy melted cheese, and intense herbal aroma, making them a quick, versatile, and much-loved choice for snacking, lunch, or family gatherings. They’re filled with diced tomato, queso mantecoso cheese, and oregano, sealed in empanada dough, and…
Chilean spicy limpets (picante de lapas) is a traditional northern Chile seafood appetizer made with limpets, rocoto, and Chilean chili, served with white rice.
Chilean loaded fries (papas supremas) layer crispy fries with ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, tomato, and sour cream, one of the most popular shareable appetizers in Chile.
Make these traditional Chilean charqui canapés at home. Shredded dried meat with caramelized onion and soy sauce on merkén-butter toasted bread rounds — a nearly forgotten Chilean appetizer, ready in 30 minutes.
Make this authentic Chilean cold pichanga fría at home. Diced ham, mortadela, cheese, olives, and pickles marinated overnight — the classic Chilean sharing platter ready in 30 minutes plus a 12-hour chill.
Quick Chilean salmon skewers (brochetas de salmón) with tri-color bell peppers, red onion, and capers. Ready in 25 minutes. Serves 4.
Learn how to make traditional Chilean abalone empanadas (empanadas de locos), fried or baked, with this easy step-by-step recipe. Ready in 90 minutes.
Chilean empanadas de jurel en tarro: fried turnovers filled with canned jack mackerel, blanched onion, parsley and hard-boiled egg in a homemade lard dough, fried at 170°C until golden. Classic Semana Santa recipe. Makes 12–16 empanadas.