This April 15 is Chilean Cuisine Day, a date that seeks to recognize the cultural and patrimonial value of Chilean cuisine, highlighting its diversity, originality and the contribution it represents to the country's identity and its international projection.
Chilean cuisine has been built from a wide variety of influences, from indigenous roots to European and Latin American contributions, incorporating ingredients from land and sea. This combination has given rise to a diverse culinary tradition, with preparations that vary according to the geographical and cultural characteristics of each area of the country.
On the occasion of this celebration, we highlight the 10 most viewed recipes on our YouTube channel, which reflect part of Chile's gastronomic heritage:
Locos in green sauce
Preparation that combines this typical mollusk of the Chilean coast with a sauce based on coriander, onion and lemon. It is served cold, usually as a starter.
Corn pie
One of the most representative dishes of the Chilean summer, it consists of a base of ground corn paste, baked over a pine nut of meat, chicken, hard-boiled egg, olives and raisins.
Chupe de locos
A recipe that incorporates chopped locos, soaked bread, cheese and cream, all baked au gratin, served in a clay pot, it is a traditional preparation from the south of Chile.
Carne mechada
Part of the urban creole cuisine, it is a cut of meat slowly cooked and larded with carrot, garlic or paprika, usually accompanied by mashed potatoes or rice.
Beans with reins
Characteristic dish of the central zone, made with boiled beans, noodles, squash and seasoning, served as a main dish, especially in winter days.
Paila marina
Abundant broth with fresh seafood and fish, characteristic of cookers or picadas, its consumption is associated with the "cure" of hangover.
Beans with mazamorra
Variant of the preparation "con riendas", where the noodles are replaced by a mixture of ground corn and pumpkin, obtaining a creamy texture.
Baked pork ribs
Prepared with traditional seasonings such as aji de color, cumin, oregano and garlic, this recipe is common in family celebrations and traditional festivities.
Casserole
Broth prepared with meat (beef or poultry), potatoes, pumpkin, green beans, rice or chuchoca and other vegetables. It is one of the most consumed soups nationwide.
Fried hake
Traditional recipe from Chilean kitchens, in which hake fillets are battered and fried, accompanied by boiled potatoes or salads.
Because Chilean cuisine is more than food: it is identity, history and a bridge that connects Chile with the world, we invite you to discover more flavors and recipes in the following link.
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