Pichanga

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Chilean Pichanga is a popular dish in Chile, particularly enjoyed during social gatherings, sports events, and barbecues. It is a hearty and flavorful dish combining cold cuts (ham, mortadella, head cheese), sausages, cheeses (cubed Havarti, Queso fresco, hard goat cheese), olives, pickled vegetables, and other ingredients. These vegetables add a fresh and colorful element to the plate, balancing the richness of the meats.

Pichanga is typically served with bread, and Pebre, a Chilean salsa made from tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and chili peppers, is served alongside pichanga to enhance the flavors.

It is a flexible dish that can be customized according to personal preferences. The exact composition of a Pichanga can vary from region to region and from one gathering to another.

Overall, Chilean Pichanga is a beloved culinary tradition in Chile, appreciated for its abundance of flavors and the convivial atmosphere it creates when shared with friends and family.

Pichanga was bought at meat shops or cold-cut counters, where the butcher made the Pichanga using the end caps of cheeses and cold cuts. So, it was expected to be devoted to one particular store.

In Chile, you buy it in supermarkets, at the deli counter. Here, you must buy the ingredients separately and mix them the day before serving to allow the flavors to develop. The result is delicious.

You may also want to look at this Chilean recipe: Sopaipillas (goes perfectly with the Pichanga)

Chilean Pichanga

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A beloved appetizer in Chile.

• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 8

Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound of smoked pork ham, 1/2 inch thick
• 1/2 pound of mortadella or beef bologna, thick
• 1/2 pound of cheese, sliced thick (Muenster or Havarti)
• 1/2 pound of assorted olives
• 1/2 pound of assorted veggies pickled: onions, cauliflower, carrots with juice
• Optional: roasted tomatoes in oil, fresh carrots, diced cooked potatoes, hard goat cheese in cubes
• fresh bread to serve

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Instructions

1. Mix everything in a bowl. I let it sit refrigerated for one night.
   
2. Serve cold with fresh bread.
   

Notes

This was part of a sponsored collaboration with the NFL and DiMe Media in 2015. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #FeeltheOrgullo

• Author: Pilar Hernandez
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Savory
• Method: Raw
• Cuisine: Chilean