Name: Chilean Pichanga
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 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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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.

Pichanga with marraquetas is a winning proposition.

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

Chilean Pichanga

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Author: Pilar Hernandez
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8
Category: Savory
Method: Raw
Cuisine: Chilean

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Description

A beloved appetizer in Chile.

Ingredients

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½ pound of smoked pork ham, ½ inch thick
½ pound of mortadella or beef bologna, thick
½ pound of cheese, sliced thick (Muenster or Havarti)
½ pound of assorted olives
½ 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