Versión en Español Chilean country pâté, or paté de campo, is diced pork and chicken browned in oil, ground with onion and garlic sautéed with thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and white wine, blended with butter, cream, and eggs, and baked in a water bath at 180°C (356°F) for about 1 hour, then chilled. It takes 30 minutes of preparation and 90 minutes of cooking, plus chilling, and serves 8. A traditional recipe that evokes Chilean…
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 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 Fried camembert with sweet and sour sauce is chilled camembert cut into wedges, breaded in flour, egg, and bread crumbs, fried at 170 to 180°C (338 to 356°F) for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden, and served with a sauce of apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and tomato sauce thickened with cornstarch. It takes 25 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, and serves 4. A…
Versión en Español Garlic roasted eggplant, or berenjenas al horno, is eggplant cut into 1 to 2 cm slices, seasoned with salt and pepper, brushed with garlic and olive oil, sprinkled with merkén if you like, and baked at 180°C (356°F) for 25 minutes until lightly golden. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking, and serves 2. A simple, delicious way to enjoy eggplant on its own or as a side…
Versión en Español Crispy breaded shrimp, or camarones apanados, are peeled shrimp dredged in flour, dipped in an egg and milk batter, coated in bread crumbs seasoned with basil and parsley, and deep fried at 180°C (356°F) for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. They take 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking, and serve 6. A simple, delicious recipe for any season, served as an appetizer, a starter, or a side for…
Versión en Español Homemade garlic and cheese bread, or pan de ajo y queso, is baguette slices spread with softened butter mixed with olive oil, chopped fresh garlic, granulated garlic, lemon zest, and grated parmesan, baked for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and finished with fresh parsley. It takes 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serves 6. A versatile recipe for any occasion, perfect with a cocktail in spring and…
Versión en Español Mushroom ceviche, or ceviche de champiñones, is a no cook appetizer of thinly sliced raw mushrooms dressed with lemon and orange juice, olive oil, grated ginger, scallions, and red bell pepper, finished with diced avocado and cilantro and chilled for 10 minutes. It takes 20 minutes of preparation and serves 4. A fresh, vegetarian take on ceviche made with simple ingredients of unquestionable quality. How to Make Mushroom Ceviche? Use fresh, firm…