Chilean Cuisine & Recipes

Typical Chilean Dishes

Appetizers

• Empanadas (Stuffed pastries)

Soups & Stews

• Caldillo de Congrio (Fish stew)
• Porotos Granados (Pumpkin & cranberry bean stew)

Salads

• Fruta de Mar (Seafood rice salad)

Poultry

• Escabache de Gallina (Pickled chicken)

Meats

• Empanadas (Stuffed pastries)
• Pastel de Choclo (Ground beef casserole with corn batter topping)

Fish & Seafood

• Caldillo de Congrio (Fish stew)

Vegetables & Beans

• Porotos Granados (Pumpkin & cranberry bean stew)

Breads & Grains

• Humitas (Fresh corn tamales)

Sauces & Condiments

• Color (Garlic-paprika oil)
• Pebre (Cilantro sauce for grilled meats)

Desserts

• Manjar Blanco (Caramel spread; see Dulce de Leche recipe)

Beverages

• Pisco Sour (Brandy cocktail)
• Sangrķa (Fruited wine)