Food Archive
Pebre, or Chilean Salsa, is found on almost every table in Chile. It is the common condiment that accompanies bread and many other dishes. There are countless ways to make Chilean Pebre and each family seems to have their favorite recipe. I got the following recipe from a friend, Frank, who said he found it [...]
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Posted July 7, 2010 in Food | Add Your Comment »
One of the best places to find fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and even seafood in Santiago is the ubiquitous feria or street fair / open air market. These ferias offer a colorful and animated shopping experience across all parts of Santiago. Picture by vereda54 The feria moves around town so a street near you may [...]
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Posted May 19, 2010 in Culture, Food, Travel Tips | 3 Comments »
One staple of Christmas in Chile is Pan de Pascua, or literally, Christmas bread. Since Chileans use both the words “Navidad” and “Pascua” interchangeably for Christmas, this bread might literally translate to “Easter bread” but it is eaten at Christmas time. Chileans enjoy eating this bread every year during Christmas time. Pan de Pascua is [...]
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Posted December 9, 2009 in Food | Add Your Comment »
One of the great Chilean traditions during the fiestas patrias and summer months is the Chilean barbecue, called an asado. The asado is more that just cooking outside. It is a social event that is a key part of the Chilean culture. photo by Paralela Friends and family will gather frequently for asados and it [...]
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Posted September 9, 2009 in Culture, Food | Add Your Comment »
This recipe for Cheese Empanadas, a favorite Chilean food comes courtesy of LadyBrettAshley. Ingredients 15 pre-made frozen empanada shells, available at most ‘ethnic’ food stores 1 lb. block or shredded muenster cheese vegetable oil bowl of tepid water Instructions 1. Thaw empanada shells according to package directions 2. If using a block of cheese, cut [...]
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Posted August 12, 2009 in Food | 1 Comment »