Versión en Español The Chilean pisco sour is a cocktail of pisco, Chile’s grape brandy, with lime juice and sugar…
Versión en Español Chilean grilled beef brisket, or tapapecho a la parrilla, is a cut from the beef chest cooked…
Versión en Español Tallarín saltado is a Peruvian chifa dish of long noodles stir-fried in a wok with strips of…
Versión en Español Chilean candied sweet potatoes, or camote confitado, are peeled sweet potato pieces cooked slowly in a syrup…
Versión en Español Chilean canned salmon empanadas, or empanadas de salmón en tarro, are filled with a pino, the classic…
Versión en Español Chilean pizzetas are small homemade pizzas, 7 to 8 cm (about 3 inches) across, made with a…
Versión en Español Chilean nalca jam, or mermelada de nalca, is a homemade preserve from southern Chile made by cooking…
Versión en Español Tallarines bontú are long noodles coated in a white sauce enriched with cream, ham and mushrooms, then…
Versión en Español Chilean Cantonese pork ribs, or costillar cantonés, are pork ribs marinated in soy sauce, honey, garlic and…
Versión en Español Chilean roast chicken with potatoes, or pollo al horno con papas, is a main dish of chicken…
Versión en Español Chilean baked fish, or pescado al horno, is a white fish fillet such as reineta, hake (merluza)…
Versión en Español Papas a la huancaína is a Peruvian appetizer of boiled potatoes covered in a creamy sauce of…
Versión en Español Chilean oven-roasted ribeye, or lomo vetado al horno, is a whole piece of this beef cut seared…
Versión en Español Chilean green bean stew, or guiso de porotos verdes, is a country dish of sliced green beans…
Versión en Español Chilean strawberries and cream, or frutillas con crema, is a seasonal dessert of fresh strawberries, cut and…
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.
CapsaNativa, a Chilean university project, explores topical formulations with capsaicin from Chile’s cacho de cabra chili to address chronic pain.
The Yum Cha restaurant in Santiago and the Ruta de los Abastos in the O’Higgins region have been included in the prestigious list that highlights 100 places around the world.
The recognition is especially noteworthy given its origin. In Chile, Cabernet Sauvignon wines receiving exceptional scores typically come from established areas such as Isla de Maipo.
The “Taste Atlas Awards” ranking positioned the top 100 cuisines worldwide, highlighting Italy, Japan, and Greece in the first places.
Versión en Español Mapuche yuyo soup, or sopa de yuyo, is a simple country soup of chopped yuyo, a wild…
Chilean wild mushroom broth (caldo de digüeñes) is a light Mapuche soup from southern Chile made with foraged mushrooms, toasted flour, and spearmint, ready in 30 minutes.
Versión en Español Egyptian red lentil soup is spring onion, garlic, and ginger sautéed in olive oil with carrot, squash,…
Versión en Español Cream of spinach soup is spinach simmered in water for 5 minutes with onion and garlic sautéed…
Versión en Español Cream of artichoke soup is shallots sautéed in olive oil with fresh thyme, simmered with diced artichoke…
Versión en Español Chilean pumpkin and changles cream soup is pumpkin boiled with salt and an optional mint leaf for…
Homemade sweet and sour sauce for sushi is a simple, foolproof Western-style sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup, ready in 15 minutes.
Versión en Español Celery mayonnaise is a homemade Chilean sauce built on a classic egg and oil emulsion, blended with…
Oyster sauce is a simple and delicious traditional recipe in Chinese and Asian cuisine, commonly used to accompany vegetables, rice, or Chinese noodles.
Versión en Español Homemade white sauce, or bechamel, is a roux of butter and flour cooked for 2 minutes, whisked…
Versión en Español Chilote black garlic sauce is a creamy dip made by blending 8 peeled black garlic cloves with…
Chilean murta (murtilla) jam is an organic, homemade preserve made from ripe murta berries and sugar, traditional to Mapuche culture and prized for its antioxidant properties.
The Chilean Swiss chard omelette recipe (tortilla de accelga) is one of those simple and delicious dishes, easy and quick to prepare, to share with the whole family at any time of the year.
Versión en Español Homemade soy meat burgers, or hamburguesas de carne de soya, are vegetarian patties made with rehydrated textured…
Versión en Español Chilean grilled entrecôte, or entrecot a la parrilla, is a bone in rib steak grilled over hot…
For connoisseurs of Chilean cuisine, beef tongue is a delicate dish that is often underappreciated nowadays. However, it offers various options, from being enjoyed boiled, with walnut sauce as in this case, fried, or in a sandwich with mayonnaise.
Canned mackerel rice is a delicious and convenient option for enjoying a nutritious and tasty meal anytime, combining the soft texture of rice with the characteristic flavor of mackerel in an easy-to-transport and store format.
Versión en Español Chilean guachasca is a rustic country dish of potatoes, squash, and cabbage cooked with a sofrito of…
Chilean “Camotillos” are a very old sweet made in convents during the colonial period and have almost disappeared from the national recipe book. They are sugary on the outside and soft on the inside.
Versión en Español Venezuelan torta de piña is a pineapple upside-down cake made by pouring a pineapple juice caramel into…
Versión en Español Crumbl style cookies are large, soft, chewy sugar cookies topped with a swirl of pink almond and…
Versión en Español Gelatina con yogurt is a creamy two-ingredient dessert made by dissolving 50 g of strawberry gelatin in…
Make this innovative Chilean cochayuyo seaweed jam with spearmint — a sweet, earthy spread with a subtle marine note. No pectin needed. Ready in under 3 hours.
Versión en Español Chilean conserva de membrillos con murta is a traditional preserve of quince wedges and murta berries layered…
Versión en Español Homemade quiche crust, or masa para quiche, is a classic shortcrust, known in pastry as pâte brisée,…
Versión en Español Homemade ciabatta, called pan chapata in Chile, is a very wet Italian bread made from a 12-hour…
A classic of national bakery and a favorite of many, Chilean marraqueta bread, also known as “pan batido” or “pan francés” has a century-old history that only reaffirms its popularity.
Versión en Español Homemade multigrain bread, or pan multigrano, is a high fiber loaf made with wheat, rye, and bran…
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.
Chilean Egg Bread, or simply Chilean Sweet Bread, used to be a very typical preparation during the summers of yesteryears, enjoyed during beach outings throughout the country.
The traditional version of the Pink Panther is hand-whipped in the same glass in which it is served and was known as the “Ferroviario” in the 1950s in southern Chile.
The Yugoslav cocktail is a classic Chilean drink that was very popular in the 70s and 80s, combining beer and white wine into a refreshing mix. It remains a nostalgic icon of past popular culture, enjoyed at some celebrations and gatherings.
The whisky sour is a cocktail created in Chile in the 19th century and belongs to the family in which any spirit to which lemon juice and sugar are added is called a “sour,” one of the most basic recipes in mixology, with bittersweet notes that are perfect for a post-dinner drink.
Artisanal apple chicha is a Creole brew considered one of the most popular and traditional beverages during the apple harvest in southern Chile, somewhat more rustic than cider and naturally fermented.
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.
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.
Versión en Español Chilean choclos cocidos con mantequilla are fresh corn cobs boiled in salted water and served hot with…
Versión en Español Guanaca or huañaca is a preparation made from toasted wheat flour and pork cooking broth, whether from…
Versión en Español Crispy fried cassava, or yuca frita, is peeled cassava cut into thick sticks, boiled in salted water…
Versión en Español Chilean mariscal frío is made with clean clams, scallops, and shrimp marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice,…
Ñachi or ñache is a traditional dish of Mapuche origin consumed in southern Chile. It is prepared using fresh blood from an animal (usually a goat or lamb) at the moment of slaughter. The blood is seasoned with various ingredients, such as cilantro and merkén.
It’s a fairly simple yet versatile preparation. It involves sautéing vegetables mixed with hot water and toasted flour to form a thick, coffee-colored mixture, similar to a puree, which is delicious and very nutritious.
