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Chilean Cuisine

Empanadas

Empanadas are a popular Chilean snack made from folded pastry dough filled with a variety of savory ingredients like beef, cheese, chicken, or seafood. 1)

Pastel de Choclo

Pastel de Choclo is a traditional Chilean dish made with ground corn, meat, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs. It is similar to a shepherd's pie. 2)

Asado

Asado is a typical Chilean barbecue, where various meats, such as beef, pork, chicken, and sausages, are grilled over an open flame. 3)

Cazuela

Cazuela is a hearty Chilean soup made with meat (usually chicken or beef), vegetables, and potatoes, often served with rice. 4)

Completo

A Completo is a Chilean-style hot dog loaded with various toppings, including mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, and sometimes avocado. 5)

Curanto

Curanto is a traditional Chilean dish from Chiloé Archipelago, made by cooking meat, seafood, potatoes, and vegetables in a hole in the ground, covered with hot stones and leaves. 6)

Pastel de Jaiba

Pastel de Jaiba is a savory Chilean crab casserole, often served as a special dish for celebrations. 7)

Mote con Huesillo

Mote con Huesillo is a refreshing Chilean drink made with dried peaches, husked wheat (mote), and sweet caramelized syrup. 8)

Humitas

Humitas are a traditional Chilean dish made from fresh corn dough, onions, and seasoning, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. 9)

Chorrillana

Chorrillana is a popular Chilean dish originating from Valparaíso. It is a generous platter of French fries topped with grilled beef, onions, and fried eggs. 10)

Sopaipillas

Sopaipillas are deep-fried dough disks made from pumpkin and flour, usually served with pebre, a spicy Chilean salsa. 11)

Chupe de Mariscos

Chupe de Mariscos is a rich and creamy Chilean seafood stew made with various types of shellfish, potatoes, vegetables, and spices. 12)

Lomo a lo Pobre

Lomo a lo Pobre is a hearty dish consisting of beef tenderloin topped with fried eggs and caramelized onions, served with French fries. 13)

Piure

Piure is a type of sea squirt found along the Chilean coast. It is often served raw and is an acquired taste due to its strong and distinctive flavor. 14)

Chacarero

Chacarero is a traditional Chilean sandwich made with thin slices of beef, tomatoes, green beans, and green chili peppers, all stuffed into a round bread roll. 15)