Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
More than a hundred Chilean recipes adapted to US ingredients. Cook authentic Chilean food in your own kitchen.
Choripán is a popular Chilean sandwich consisting of grilled chorizo sausage served on crusty bread, often accompanied by various toppings and condiments. The name “choripán” is a combination of “chorizo,” which refers to the sausage, and “pan,” which means bread in Spanish. The chorizo sausage used in choripán is typically made from pork, though variations …
Versión en español As soon as the heat of summer starts in Chile and the summer fruit is available, we drink Clery or Borgoña. These strawberry wine punches, one with white wine and the other with red wine are very popular in Central Chile. Clery is versatile, and it’s common to add to the strawberries …
Versión en español The “Chancho en Piedra” is a classic Chilean salsa recipe, always prepared in a mortar or molcajete to achieve the right texture. Adding the chopped ingredients into the mortar is essential to mush them well without significant chunks. The name translates to “Pig on Stone” in English. This salsa is a popular …
Versión en español Cola de Mono is a traditional Chilean alcoholic beverage often enjoyed during Christmas and other special occasions. In English, its name translates to “Monkey’s Tail,” although the origin of this name is unclear. Cola de Mono has a creamy and sweet taste with a kick of alcohol, making it a favorite among …
Versión en español This is my family recipe, and there is no better than this Christmas Dulce de leche fruitcake or Pan de Pascua. Christmas is not Christmas without eating this Fruitcake. The secret to this Chilean fruitcake is the addition of dulce de leche to the batter, which makes the cake mellow and addictive. …
Versión en español Canapes have a long-standing tradition in Chile. Many families made them at home for celebrations like Christmas, religious milestones, and weddings. In Chile is easy to pick up a tray of canapes at bakeries too. When I was a girl, my mother spent time selling Chilean pastries and canapés, and of course, …
