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Pastel de Choclo
Pastel de choclo is one of the most popular dishes in Chile. It's made from ground corn mixed with beef, chicken, onions, black olives, boiled eggs, and spices. Pastel de choclo is typically baked in an earthenware bowl called a paila, with the surface coated in a cornmeal crust during baking.
Empanada de pino
Empanada, a pastry with a shape quite similar to a pillow, is a popular dish in most Latin American countries. Empanadas are made by stuffing a round pastry shell with various ingredients and then folding it into a crescent shape.
In Chile, there are three basic types of empanada: seafood – empanada de Mariscos, cheese – empanada de queso, and a mixed filling of beef, onions, raisins, black olives, and boiled egg – empanada de pino. The third type is the most popular in Chile.
Sandwich Churrasco
If you're a meat lover, you'll be thrilled to visit Chile. There are countless dishes made with beef, lamb, or goat... And churrasco is grilled beef, thinly sliced and sandwiched in a bun, with a few slices of tomato, avocado, and mayonnaise. You can find this popular dish everywhere on the streets of Chile. It's often served with fries and a fried egg.
Arrollado de huaso
American food expert Anthony Bourdain was particularly fond of this dish. Arrollado de huaso is similar to Vietnamese spring rolls. However, the filling consists of minced meat mixed with sliced bacon, peppers, and spices, then wrapped in pork skin. This dish is often served with salads.
Erizos del mar
As a coastal nation, seafood is considered a staple in Chilean cuisine, including lobster, squid, clams, and scallops. The poet Pablo Neruda even wrote a poem praising Chile's exquisite eel soup. However, among the seafood dishes that have been popular with diners for centuries, sea urchin is considered the most iconic.
Sopa Patagonica
This is a traditional soup from the Chiloé Archipelago, a central Chilean coastal region, featuring pork mixed with seafood such as shrimp and mussels, along with Chilean potatoes.
Mote con huesillo
Walking through Santiago or other cities in Chile, you'll find many sidewalk stalls selling a rather visually appealing drink, like a cocktail. This is a traditional Chilean summer dessert called mote con huesillo. It's made from dried peaches, soaked overnight in honey and mixed with water, dark brown sugar, and fresh flour.
