Versión en Español Papas champi is a classic dish from northern Chile, freshly fried potatoes topped with a creamy mushroom…
Versión en Español A mug cake, known in Chile as queque en taza, is a simple, very quick recipe with…
Versión en Español A Ramazzotti Spritz is an Italian-style cocktail built on Ramazzotti, an amaro flavored with hibiscus and orange…
Versión en Español Pastel de chuchoca is one of the most authentic, comforting dishes of Chile’s rural cooking, a coarse…
Versión en Español Chilean honey cookies, galletas de miel, are a classic, easy homemade treat made from a soft dough…
Versión en Español Pan coliza, also spelled colisa, is a Chilean bread known for its square shape, a surface pricked…
Versión en Español Chapes, also called black limpets (Fisurella latimarginata), are a medium sized mollusk found from Pimentel in Peru…
Versión en Español Chilean mariscal frío is made with clean clams, scallops, and shrimp marinated in freshly squeezed lime juice,…
Versión en Español Chicha de uva de Curacaví is a naturally fermented grape drink made with 5 kg of destemmed…
Versión en Español Chilean submarino is a beer cocktail made by sinking a small shot glass of liquor, usually pisco,…
Versión en Español Tapapecho al horno is a Chilean beef brisket slow roasted in the oven with red wine, carrots,…
Versión en Español Caldo de patas de cerdo is a comforting, collagen rich Chilean broth made by slow simmering pig’s…
Versión en Español Malta con licor de cacao is a Chilean drink from the country’s university bar culture, made by…
Versión en Español Concones are toasted flour dumplings kneaded with egg, grated carrot, garlic, and parsley, then cooked directly in…
Versión en Español Copao sour is a Chilean cocktail made by blending the pulp of the copao, the fruit of…
Juan José Orueta, founder of the artisanal ice cream shop “La Obra” in Curicó, has been recognized as the best ice cream maker in Latin America in the prestigious Gelato Festival World Ranking 2024.
The American Cider Association has designated Chile as the guest of honor at CiderCon 2025, the most important conference for cider industry professionals, set to take place from February 7 to 9 in Chicago, United States.
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.
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.
A botanical discovery of great significance has taken place in the Maule Region: the rediscovery of the native tomatillo Solanum sanfurgoi, a species that had remained hidden from the view of science for more than 130 years.
This is an endemic species that only grows in Chile and Argentina. Additionally, La Araucanía region concentrates 50% of the plant’s global presence.
Chilean bread soup, sometimes also known as “poor man’s soup,” is undoubtedly a staple dish throughout the country that adapts well to the possibilities of each environment.
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.
Versión en Español Chilean calapurca (also spelled kalapurca) is a pre-Columbian Aymara soup made with shredded llama meat, hulled hominy…
Conger chowder or Broth of conger (Caldillo de Confrio in Spanish) is a typical Chilean dish, recognized from north to south, perfect for warming up on a cold day.
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.
Chilean blueberry jam is a very simple homemade recipe to prepare, very tasty and ideal to accompany toast, cheeses, or even grilled meats.
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.
Chilean ají de color is a classic red chili seasoning infused in pork lard with garlic, essential for flavoring beans, lentils, and stews.
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.
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.
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.
This beef steak with cilantro recipe is a delicacy that perfectly combines the juiciness of beef with the fresh flavors of cilantro and the umami touch of soy sauce, a simple recipe but full of flavor that will surely delight your palate.
Chilean roasted beef tenderloin (lomo liso al horno) is a marinated, oven-roasted whole cut served in medallions, ideal for family celebrations and holiday dinners.
Grill whole Chilean king crabs directly on the embers following the ancestral Yagán method. No seasoning needed — just fire and the finest crab in the southern seas. Ready in 35 minutes.
Make this authentic Chilean roasted lamb shank at home. Marinated 48 hours with merken and slow-roasted for 3 hours, Garrón de Cordero al Horno is tender, juicy, and deeply flavorful.
Chilean pulmay or Chilote pot curanto is a variation of the traditional pit curanto, prepared in a pot, covered with cabbage, and preserving its cooking juices, which are served separately accompanying the cooking of meats and seafood.
A magnificent “chupe de guatitas” a Chilean recipe of homemade and rural food from the times when every slaughtered animal was used in some type of preparation.
Make Chilean tres leches cake at home — a vanilla sponge soaked with condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream, topped with Swiss meringue. Serves 12, refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
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.
Papas buna, or poñi füna, is an ancestral Mapuche fermented potato porridge from Chile’s Los Ríos Region. Learn how to make this unique Lafkenche preparation.
Chocolate and red wine prove to be an unbeatable combination in this recipe for truffles—elegant and delicious, perfect for enjoying on various occasions.
Chonchinas are sweet Chilean rolls shaped like doughnuts, and their origin is often a well-kept secret from the Big Island of Chiloé. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are closely associated, much like the golden liqueur, with the city of Chonchi.
Award-winning recipe for Chilean chancaca alfajores with hojarasca wafers, walnuts and raisins. A 150-year-old tradition from Chile’s Lakes Region. Rest 24 hours for perfect texture.
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.
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.
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.
Churrascas are a traditional Chilean preparation that has been part of Chilean cuisine for decades. They are affordable, delicious, and easy to prepare.
Dobladitas are a traditional Chilean bread that shares the same dough as empanadas but is folded into four parts, baked directly, and often served with cheese.
Roman punch is one of the most traditional combinations for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in Chile, with origins dating back centuries to the Vatican.
Cola de Mono, or simply “Colemono,” is a traditional Chilean beverage primarily prepared and consumed during the year-end holidays, for Christmas and New Year’s, often accompanied by a delicious “pan de pascua” (fruitcake).
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.
Mulled wine, also known as “vino navegado,” “navegado,” “navega’o,” or “candola,” is a hot beverage made with red wine, oranges, and spices. It is very popular in Chile during the winter.
Enjoy a traditional homemade Chilean pisco sour in two versions, a classic and a frozen one, both resulting in a refreshing and delicious cocktail perfect for any occasion.
There’s nothing better than having a good homemade liqueur on hand that concentrates the flavors of the land, like this recipe for calafate liqueur. It’s perfect for cold winter evenings and serves as a symbol of cuisine from the end of the world.
Chilean Empanadas de Pino are a version of a dish found in many Spanish-speaking countries, with different variations and formats—sweet, savory, baked, or fried.
Charqui or charque (from the Quechua “ch’arki,” meaning “dried meat”) is a type of dried meat developed in the Andean regions of South America that has been used for centuries to preserve meat for long periods.
Beef trotter jelly is an old preparation introduced to Chile during colonial times and mostly popularized since the mid-19th century, primarily made in the summer.
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.
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.
Chilean creamy oysters are a delightful, elegant, and easy-to-prepare dish, perfect for special occasions, while also being an excellent source of proteins and minerals.
