Versión en Español Loco carbonada is a variation on the well-known traditional carbonada, made instead with tender locos (Chilean abalone)…
Versión en Español Chochoca negra from Chiloé, also called chochoyeco, trotroyeco, or trutru, is a bread made from grated and…
Versión en Español Pine nuts in syrup are a sweet, modern preparation from southern Chilean cooking. The araucaria tree’s seeds…
Versión en Español Kibbeh nayyeh is a delicate dish from the Middle East, especially popular in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine,…
Versión en Español Culen ponche is a Chilean drink made from a medicinal herb that grows between the country’s IV…
Versión en Español Acevichada sauce is a delicious, versatile blend that combines fresh, spiced flavors, perfect alongside fish, shellfish, chicken,…
Versión en Español Choritos al alicate is a distinctive way of cooking mussels in which a pair of pliers becomes…
Versión en Español Papas bravas is a dish that originated in Spain and became hugely popular across the Americas, with…
Versión en Español Papas chilotas al romero are a rustic, crispy side dish full of character. Native potatoes are washed,…
Versión en Español Murtado (also called murtao) is without a doubt one of Chile’s most traditional homemade liqueurs. It’s made…
Versión en Español Arrollados de jamón y queso are a dish from Chinese-Chilean cooking, eaten as a starter or a…
Versión en Español Huevos a la ostra is made with 2 fresh eggs, lime juice, salt, and pepper, whisked together…
Versión en Español Making longanizas de Chillán calls for a ratio of 80% lean meat to 20% pork fat. Using…
Versión en Español Chilean crab claws with scallion mayonnaise are a classic seafood starter, fresh and elegant, very popular along…
Versión en Español Ensalada de ulte is a traditional Chilean dish made with the central stem of cochayuyo seaweed. This…
On July 14, 2025, the Delhi High Court issued an unprecedented ruling in the long-standing dispute between Chile and Peru over the right to use the denomination “Pisco” in the international market.
Chile’s 2024 Fiestas Patrias are set to be exceptionally festive due to the number of public holidays that Chileans will enjoy.
Rodolfo Guzmán, el visionario detrás del prestigioso restaurante Boragó en Santiago, Chile, ha logrado un hito culinario al ser reconocido como uno de los 10 mejores chefs del mundo según The Best Chef Awards 2023.
According to Amazon’s latest quarterly results, the company increased its net sales by 13% compared to the same period last year, reaching USD 143.3 billion.
The renowned gastronomic guide TasteAtlas has once again recognized Chancho en Piedra as the best sauce in the world, crowning it as the best sauce of 2023.
Her journey to success began with her work on the film Rage with Nicolas Cage. Years later, her meeting with Ayo Edebiri, co-star of The Bear, opened the door to an opportunity that led to her Emmy nomination.
This pine nut soup recipe is an ancestral Mapuche preparation originally made on a grinding stone. It’s very nutritious, tasty, and smooth to the palate.
Pantrucas, pancutras, or pancuchas are a name derived from the Mapudungun word “pangkutra,” which means soup with flour dough. It is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare soup,
Porotos con cochayuyo is a traditional dish of Mapuche origin. It likely developed from the exchange of products between coastal Mapuches (lafkenches) and inland Mapuches (huilliches).
Chilean mussel soup is a classic dish for the colder days in Chile. It’s quick and easy to prepare, yet delivers a delicious result that’s perfect for rejuvenating the body after any celebration.
An excellent recipe for Chilean mussels (choritos) cream made with simple and straightforward ingredients. It’s quick to prepare but full of flavor.
A simple and delicious Chilean seafood soup, ideal for warming up and replenishing the body, diverse, versatile, and perfect for any time of day, widely consumed throughout the country.
Rosehip jam is a traditional preparation in southern Chile, with a delicate and refined flavor that works well as an accompaniment or ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes, whether it’s cookies, homemade bread, desserts, or cake fillings.
Chilean Chancho en Piedra is a sauce originating from the Maule region, born from the hands of agricultural workers who, after finishing their workday.
A quick and easy recipe forchimichurri, a typical dressing in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Mexico, usually spicy and used to accompany barbecues, skewers, choripanes, or to marinate poultry or fish.
Melon honey is a sweet and delicious sauce commonly used as a condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, pancakes, or as a dressing for desserts.
Papaya jam is a delicious option to enjoy this tropical fruit throughout the year. It’s easy to make at home and can be used as a spread on toast, crackers, or to accompany cheeses.
Strawberry jams are undoubtedly one of Chileans’ favorites, especially during the summer season when strawberries are fresh and of good size.
Chilean Spit-Roasted Lamb (Asado de cordero al palo) is a preparation that was incorporated into the Mapuche diet as part of the “Walüng” or time of harvest and abundance, also known as the time for roasted or stewed lamb as a celebration.
The recipe for “Carne Mechada” is another classic in Chilean gastronomy, a protagonist in our culinary cultural heritage, often confused with “carne desmechada,” which refers to a completely different recipe.
A simple and delicious Chilean baked salmon recipe, best prepared with a fresh salmon fillet or high-quality frozen salmon, perfect for enjoying on any occasion.
Chilean panitas de vacuno: beef liver cut in cubes, seared 2 min per side on high heat, finished 3 min covered with caramelized onion and ají de color sofrito. Ready in 45 minutes. Chile’s most economical and nutrient-dense weekday protein. Serves 4.
Traditional Chilean San Juan smoked pork stew — a festive one-pot braise of smoked ribs, chops, sausages, and chicken slow-cooked in white wine, served every June 24.
Authentic Chilean pollona de Los Ángeles: chicken, pork ribs and longanizas slow-cooked in vino pipeño and homemade chicken stock. Serves 6.
Delicious pear empanadas that are a classic of Chilean cuisine, particularly from the central region and are usually enjoyed at any time of the year.
“Colegial” or sweet bread pudding is a classic dessert in Chilean gastronomy—rich, economical, and easy to prepare, perfect for enjoying with the whole family.
Chilean San Juan cirigües are a fried sweet dough, a delightful recipe from the countryside originating in the Bio-Bio region in the south of the country, where the recipe is passed down from generation to generation.
“Dulce Patria” is one of the most enigmatic and treasured creations in the Chilean dessert repertoire. It’s a cold, almond-based cream made with sliced almonds, eggs, and liqueur, boasting a smooth texture and refined flavor.
Make the Chilean torta 4 leches at home: a soaked sponge cake with condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and manjar, topped with caramelized Swiss meringue. Serves 12.
Masa 123 (masa murbe) is a foundational Chilean shortcrust dough of German heritage made from one part sugar, two parts butter, and three parts flour, the base for tarts, pies, and cookies.
Bake authentic Chilean pan copihue at home — the soft, elongated bread used for completos and Chilean hot dogs. Made with flour, milk, butter, and yeast in 70 minutes.
Chilean pan de pascua: a dense spiced Christmas fruitcake with candied fruit, walnuts and raisins soaked in rum, kneaded into a yeast dough and baked at 180°C for 40 minutes. The iconic Chilean holiday cake. Serves 12.
Chuañe, also known as “mella” or “duro,” is an ancient Mapuche-Huilliche recipe made with grated potatoes, preferably pilcahues, which are sweet potatoes sprouting from the previous year’s plant.
The po’e or poe de plátanos is a delicious traditional recipe from Rapa Nui (Easter Island), a kind of sweet cake often used to accompany meats, fish, and ceviches.
Chapaleles are one of the most popular side dishes in the cuisine of southern Chile, from the Chiloé archipelago, typically prepared as part of another major local dish, the curanto en hoyo (a traditional pit-cooked meal).
The rescoldo tortilla or tortilla al rescoldo (embers and ashes) is a type of traditional bread from Mapuche cuisine, with similar variations existing in Bolivia and northern Argentina.
Learn how to make the Chilean piston — pisco with tonic water and Pica lemon. A refreshing 5-minute cocktail that rivals the classic piscola.
Make this authentic Mapuche rosehip chicha at home. A traditional wild-fermented drink from fresh rosa mosqueta — mildly alcoholic, sweet-and-sour, and ready in 15 days with just 3 ingredients.
Chilean apple chicha with toasted flour: a 3-ingredient, 10-minute rural drink from southern Chile. Served cold or at room temperature. Serves 4.
Chilean picoroco ponche is a traditional seafood cocktail from Talcahuano made with barnacle meat, white wine, egg, and cinnamon, prized for its briny flavor and restorative reputation.
Chirimoya punch is a fresh and refreshing cocktail, very popular during the spring and summer seasons, especially during the celebration of Fiestas Patrias, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Make your own Araucano-style Chilean herbal bitter at home — a 28-day maceration of gentian, quina bark, boldo, and 14 botanicals in neutral spirits, inspired by the 1894 Sconfietti original.
An incredible recipe on how to prepare delicious Chilean smoked salmon, a classic from the southern Chilean cuisine that you can now make right at home.
Chilean shrimp in pil pil sauce is a traditional Basque recipe that has become popular throughout Latin America due to the availability of its ingredients, simple preparation, and delightful flavor.
Delicious recipe for mussels (choritos) cooked in steam and then gratinated with a layer of cheese, undoubtedly a must-have in simple and tasty Chilean cuisine.
Delicious on any occasion, this scrambled eggs with onion recipe is typically consumed for breakfast, as it provides the calories and energy needed to start the day off right.
Salmon tartare is a fresh, delicious, and healthy dish, perfect as a light starter or a special meal. It’s an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy Chilean cuisine with a modern twist.
Versión en Español Kibbeh nayyeh is a delicate dish from the Middle East, especially popular in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine,…
