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.
This pine nut soup recipe is an ancestral Mapuche preparation originally made on a grinding stone.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.
Enjoy a simple and delightful recipe for Chilean red wine jam, non-alcoholic and perfect for accompanying a wide range of dishes from appetizers and main courses to desserts.
Pisku is a typical dish of Mapuche gastronomy, known for its authentic flavor and cultural heritage, a nutritious and hearty meal that has even been included in the Junaeb menu.
Pork head cheese, known as “queso de cabeza de chancho” in Chile, is a dish rooted in the rural traditions of the country, where every part of the food is valued and utilized to its fullest.
A traditional Chilean carbonada is a delicious and hearty dish, a simple and straightforward recipe that is ubiquitous on tables throughout the country, a stew widely consumed during the winter.
A delicious recipe for Chilean conger eel and seafood in white sauce or Margarita sauce, ideal for sharing an entertaining and flavorful dish to enjoy on any occasion.
Quick and easy to prepare, the main thing in this preparation is the quality of the ingredients, using very fresh piures, kept cold, without freezing.
A very simple recipe for hojarascas for alfajores, which you can prepare in advance and later fill with manjar or chancaca, or use in the preparation of príncipes and other chilenitos that are typical during Chile’s Fiestas Patrias.
This Chilean ajiaco recipe is a classic “day after” dish, often made with the leftover meat from the previous day’s barbecue, typically enjoyed during Fiestas Patrias or year-end celebrations. It’s perfect for warming up and comforting the body.
Chilean albacore, also known as white tuna, takes center stage in this traditional, simple, and delicious recipe. Here, you can savor all its unique characteristics in a dish that, despite not being as popular as one might expect, showcases the exceptional qualities of this fish.
A very popular Chilean recipe, picarones with chancaca are an ideal dessert for winter days, to enjoy at any time, replenishing, sweet and warm while sharing with family.
Mapuche potato sopaipillas, also known as “pan de papas” (potatoes bread) are a traditional food in the Mapuche diet, although they are less commonly made today, they are still highly appreciated by those who are familiar with them.
Gold liquor is an alcoholic beverage primarily made from whey, brandy, and saffron. It is considered the typical liquor of Chonchi, as only a few residents of that locality still produce it in Chiloé, in southern Chile.
Chilote black garlic is naturally ripened garlic, without the use of preservatives, and various preparation methods can be applied.
The Chilean corn pie has been recognized as the best casserole in the world by the specialized gastronomy website Taste Atlas, securing the top spot on its list of the 50 most outstanding dishes globally.
They represent a manifestation of culture, history, and the identity of a country that has skillfully blended local traditions with foreign influences to create something truly unique.
The Best Sommelier of Chile 2024 competition, organized by the Chilean Sommelier Association (ASCL), concluded with resounding success, crowning Marcelo Arriagada as the Best Sommelier in the country for the second consecutive time.
“My love for completos grew so much that I decided to open a shop in Nishinomiya on July 10,” Yuma explains. The name “Once” refers to the traditional Chilean afternoon snack.
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.
Chile’s 2024 Fiestas Patrias are set to be exceptionally festive due to the number of public holidays that Chileans will enjoy.
Lentils are arguably the oldest cultivated legume, and this recipe for lentils with rice is a classic originating from the Arab world, with regional variations that make it flavorful, healthy, and budget-friendly.
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.
Potatoes with mote ((cooked and peeled grains of wheat or corn) is a traditional recipe from Mapuche gastronomy, delicious, and very easy to prepare. It’s a warm and nutritious stew, perfect for winter.
The miner’s carraca, or carraca minera, is a traditional dish from the Andacollo commune in Chile. It was typically prepared by miners when they didn’t bring a meal or weren’t provided with food at the mine.
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade chicken feet broth, perfect for sharing on cold days and replenishing the body with energy during flu-like states. This broth boasts a robust and nutritious flavor, ideal for family gatherings.
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.
The consumption of chili is a common practice in rural communities, and with this recipe, the aim is to balance the spiciness to allow it to be consumed by a greater number of people.
Chicken liver pâté is a traditional Chilean preparation known for its intense flavor and creamy texture. Its artisanal elaboration highlights natural ingredients and culinary techniques that guarantee a tasty and nutritious product.
Quince jam, known as “dulce de membrillo” in Spanish, is a preparation originally from Spain and Portugal that has become widely popular in Latin American cuisine over the last few decades.
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.
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.
A delicious recipe for Chilean green chili jam, tasty and slightly spicy, perfect to pair with cheeses and/or toast as an appetizer, or to accompany baked or grilled meat dishes.
The “arrollado de malaya rellena”, also known as “matambre de malaya”, is a classic Chilean dish that is popular and delicious. It can be enjoyed cold in sandwiches, accompanied by potato salad, or as a snack on a summer day with a fresh tomato salad.
A delicious and versatile baked pork rib recipe where the marinade with traditional Chilean ingredients and patience in marination play a fundamental role in its preparation.
Chilean stuffed potatoes are often one of the favorite dishes among children. They are a kind of thick empanada made of soft, delicious, and hearty mashed potatoes, typically filled with meat or cheese, and can be prepared either fried or baked.
The homemade huaso rolled pork, commonly known simply as “huaso rolled pork,” is a typical dish of Chilean cuisine with influences from European cuisine, where it was originally made with salt-preserved pork.
The oven-baked pork roast is a cherished favorite among Chilean families throughout the seasons. With a bit of time and dedication, you can achieve an excellent result to share with everyone you desire.
Choros, choritos, or mussels in english are one of the tastiest and most abundant seafood found along the Chilean coast, and this recipe for rice with choritos is a delicious and relatively simple way to prepare and enjoy them.
Delicious homemade apple empanadas, quick and easy to prepare, perfect for enjoying as an appetizer, dessert, or ideal to accompany tea time.
Semolina with milk and red wine sauce is a very popular dessert in the southern part of Chile that can be enjoyed cold or warm, in any season.
“Leche Nevada” is a delicious Chilean frozen dessert enjoyed throughout the year across the country, a family classic passed down from generation to generation.
Preparing huevo mol is an excellent way to use leftover egg yolks from recipes that only use egg whites, such as meringue, a classic of Chilean sweets.
Brazo de Reina, also known in other countries as “Brazo Gitano” or “Pinono,” is a delicious dessert made of fluffy sponge cake, rolled and filled with manjar (dulce de leche), although sometimes also with fruit jam.
A magnificent favorite dessert of preserved peaches, often bought ready-made, but incredibly easy to prepare with seasonal fruits and available all year round.
Sopaipillas with pumpkin are a classic Chilean fried bread consumed all year round, mainly in the central region of the country. They are very versatile and popular.
A popular oregano bread recipe that used to be found on the back of some white flour packages, quick, delicious, and very versatile, perfect to pair with whatever you like.
A recipe for Chilean bread with pork cracklings, sometimes also known as “pan chilote,” ideal for cold winter days, full of flavor and calories, very easy to prepare and perfect for the whole family.
A classic and traditional recipe for pumpkinless sopaipillas, as they are made in southern Chile, usually using a bit of the bread dough mixture, a preparation that is pure nostalgia from the kitchens of yesteryear.
“Bocado de Dama” (Lady’s Bite) or Macarena bread, also known as “miracle bread,” is a small Chilean bread with a white and tasty crumb and a very distinctive spiral structure that makes it unmistakable.
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.
Calafate sour is considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Austral Road, and it’s a cocktail originally created by the Magellan writer and bartender René Andrades.
Chupilca is a colonial beverage that consists of mixing red wine with toasted flour. Its name may derive from the “cupilca” or “kupilca” from the Mapuche culture, which is a traditional mixture of toasted flour with apple chicha.
A simple and delicious blueberry sour recipe, sometimes also known as blueberry pisco sour, that you’ll love from the first sip, ideal for a spring or summer afternoon.
A magnificent recipe for Chilean sea urchin punch, an appetizer “from the depths” also with white wine and Chilean pisco, which surprises with a presentation that will leave no one indifferent.
The Chilean terremoto is a typical cocktail from the central region of the country, very popular in September during the celebration of Fiestas Patrias, although it can be enjoyed throughout the year, in its versions with and without alcohol.
Ron pon, also known as “ronpon” or “rompon,” is a Christmas drink originating from Colonial times that has slowly faded from the central region but has endured mainly in the Chiloé archipelago.
Candied peanuts are a popular sweet snack in Chile, especially during spring and national holidays (Fiestas Patrias), though they are enjoyed year-round by both children and adults.
Chilean octopus ceviche is a highly appreciated recipe for those who enjoy fresh preparations, served either on its own or as a side dish, optionally accompanied by some fresh shrimp.
The Chilean stuffed avocado, known as “palta reina,” is a traditional and popular appetizer throughout the country. It’s a savory and hearty starter that splendidly combines the flavors of avocado and tuna.
This recipe for preserved Chilote garlic is not about garlic in vinegar or pickled, as one might think, but rather about lacto-fermented Chilote garlic in brine.
Chilean piures in green sauce are a delicious, albeit not widely known, appetizer similar to ceviche, ideal for replenishing the body after a lively night thanks to their freshness and intensity.
Grilled meat anticuchos are an essential appetizer at almost any barbecue in Chile. They are perfect for sharing, whetting the appetite, or even concluding a day of work, accompanied by a good beer or a glass of Chilean wine.
