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…
The international portal Taste Atlas crowned Cola de Mono, a traditional Chilean year-end drink, as the best cocktail in the world in 2023.
This is an endemic species that only grows in Chile and Argentina. Additionally, La Araucanía region concentrates 50% of the plant’s global presence.
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.
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.
It grows in perfect conditions in Chile, has a long shelf life after harvesting, and is sweet as honey. With these characteristics, ‘Purple Honey’ has already begun to make its mark on the world and become a winner.
Santiago, the capital of Chile, has been recognized as one of the top 30 global cities for local gastronomy according to a recent report by TasteAtlas, an authority in the culinary field.
Versión en Español Andean quinoa lawa, or mazamorra de quinoa, is a thick, hearty stew of rinsed quinoa and potatoes…
Osso buco stew encapsulates the essence of traditional Chilean cuisine and deserves a prominent place in any cookbook that highlights the best of the country’s original preparations.
Versión en Español Chilean Andean chairo is a thick highland soup made by simmering beef, lamb, and charqui until tender,…
Versión en Español Chilean lentil and pumpkin soup is soaked lentils simmered for about 50 minutes in vegetable broth with…
Versión en Español Caiquén cazuela (čalaktásap in the Kawésqar language) is a slow cooked broth of upland goose, also known…
Versión en Español Chilean cazuela de frangollo is a hearty stew of beef shank (osobuco) browned with onion and garlic,…
Versión en Español Homemade basil pesto, or salsa pesto, is fresh basil pounded in a mortar with garlic and pine…
Versión en Español Homemade tamarind sauce is tamarind pulp soaked and strained into a tangy juice, simmered with brown sugar,…
A very popular and versatile Merkén sauce for spreading that we inherited from our grandmothers, which serves as an accompaniment to almost any meal, from a sandwich to boiled potatoes or roasted lamb.
Versión en Español Chickpea mayonnaise, or mayonesa de garbanzos, is an eggless mayonnaise made by whipping chickpea cooking water, known…
Versión en Español Chilean pebre de nalca is a fresh southern relish made with peeled, finely diced nalca stalks, chopped…
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.
Versión en Español Chilean tuna omelette, or tortilla de atún, is drained canned tuna mixed with beaten eggs, chopped scallions,…
Versión en Español Chilean pollo al jugo is chicken pieces browned in oil and then braised in vegetable broth with…
Versión en Español Creamy mushroom risotto is arborio rice toasted with onion and chopped mushrooms deglazed with white wine, cooked…
Versión en Español Chilean wild mushroom risotto is creamy arborio rice cooked with white wine, chicken broth, and the soaking…
Make crispy Chilean fried pejerrey with a light beer batter in under 2 minutes per fillet. Cold carbonated liquid and oil at 180°C are the two non-negotiables for a golden, grease-free crust.
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.
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.
Versión en Español Chilean stewed apples with cinnamon, or manzanas cocidas con canela, are peeled apple chunks simmered in water…
Versión en Español Easy homemade birthday cake is a butter sponge of creamed butter and sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking…
Versión en Español Chilean candied sweet potatoes, or camote confitado, are peeled sweet potato pieces cooked slowly in a syrup…
Macho ruso: a dense Chilean milk pudding from Ovalle. Infuse 2 liters whole milk with cinnamon and orange peel, thicken with flour and cornstarch dissolved in cold milk, pour over caramel, and refrigerate until set. Serves 6.
Versión en Español Chilean repollitos are cream puffs made from choux pastry of water, butter, flour, and eggs, piped and…
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.
Versión en Español Chilean harina tostada is toasted wheat flour made by cleaning and drying whole wheat grains, toasting them…
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.
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).
“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.
Versión en Español Chilean sopaipillas de pinones are fried rounds of yeast dough made with flour from pinones, the seeds…
Beetroot mistela is a maceration of Chilean aguardiente or pisco with beetroots steeped in sugar, which is said to have taken its name from the “mistela flower.”
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.
Versión en Español The Chilean mango sour is a pisco cocktail made by blending 500 ml of Chilean pisco with…
Versión en Español Chilean chicha with orange, or chicha con naranja, is a refreshing country drink that mixes cold grape…
Versión en Español Chilean pihuelo is made by filling a tall glass just over halfway with grape chicha, stirring in…
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.
Millokín, or milloquín, is a type of Mapuche dumpling made primarily from a blend of legumes, such as beans, peas, or fava beans, that have been soaked, washed, and cooked.
Versión en Español Chilean mashed potatoes, or puré de papas, are a smooth, creamy side made by boiling potatoes in…
Versión en Español Chilean fritos de coliflor are cauliflower florets briefly boiled in water with a splash of milk, dipped…
Versión en Español Chilean arrollados primavera are fried spring rolls made with thin homemade wrappers of flour, water, and oil,…
Versión en Español Chilean mariscal frío is made with clean clams, scallops, and shrimp marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice,…
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.
