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Chilean cuisine stems from the combination of traditional indigenous cuisines prepared by the populations living in the region of Chile and the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century . Further European immigration also brought with them various styles and traditions in cooking heavily influencing the cuisine of Chile such as the Italians and Germans . In the 20th century ''French cuisine'' marked an important turning point influencing culinary methods and creating a type of Criollo style that has been implemented in Chilean gastronomy. Many Chilean recipes are enhanced and accompanied by Wine and Pisco .


VARIETY

Due to Chile's geographical makeup, recipes vary in different regions of the country. There are three distinct zones dealing with Chilean gastronomy.

  • Cuisine of the North

  • Cuisine of the central coast

  • Cuisine of the South


All of the varying cuisines have received contribution from the indigenous people living throughout the country. Each one implementing their own customs and host of condiments such as fish, seafood, meats and poultry. Foreign influence have played a strong prominent role in main dishes why also providing an ample range of desserts and drinks.


CULTIVATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Throughout Chile and South America you may find fruits and vegetables that have been cultivated for ages. These agricultural products are appreciated and heavily implemented onto several cooking recipes. They have also been exported around the world as important agricultural commodities. Among the most known are the following:

  • ''' are considered a variety originating in the northern region and are widely recognized in Chile.



  • ''', Aztecs , and in closest proximity to Chile the Incas . It was also cultivated in varying systematic methods by the Atacameño . Through trade and travel, Maize brought and eventually embraced by the Mapuche and using it towards their culinary arts.


  • ''' it has grown well for centuries in southern Ecuador and Chile's northern coast. The fruit is very nutritious, having high levels of carotene and vitamin B3. The lúcuma is exported all around the world. It is an important flavor for gelatin desserts such as ice cream.


  • Ugni Molinae : is an endemic shrub native to southern Chile. The Mapuche Native American name is Uñi, and Spanish names include Murta and Murtilla ("little myrtle"); it is also sometimes known as "Chilean guava". It was used among the Mapuche before the arrival of the Spaniards. It is an ingredient used for marmalades and liquor.


  • ''', the potato native to the Americas, was widely grown in Chiloe Island . The potato is a fundamental product in a wide array of dishes.


  • ''' known as the Catentoa, and the Regalona is abundant in Temuco, Chile



SEAFOOD

An elemental characteristic of Chilean culinary dishes is the variety and quality of fish and seafood, Due to the geographic location of the country and extensive coastline. Among other products they are the Squid , Soleidae (sole), Albacora, Codfish , Bacalao cochayuyo, Hake , corvina (salmon), Batoidea , Tuna , among others. Congridae or in Chile known as congrio can be deep fried in batter, or seasoned and placed in a cooking furnace. It may also be made into a stew as a popular dish called Caldillo de congrio that was praised through an Ode by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda .

The Humboldt Current causes a supply of seafood that is gathered throughout the Pacific coast that is positioned perpendicular to Chilean waters. Seafood such as Abalone , Prawns , ostiones, clams, giant Crabs , Spider Crabs , Shrimp , Oysters , Lobsters , Percebes , picorocos, and Eels are fished in vast amounts.


CUISINE OF THE NORTH



Recipes from the northern regions of Chile


Appetizers and Soup

  • Tortilla de mariscos

  • Ensalada de papas al salmón

  • Machas a la parmesana

  • Conchas de camarones

  • Camarones con salsa

  • Erizos

  • Caldillo de Congrio al Vino

  • Ceviche de Corvina


Main Course

Apéritifs, Alcoholic Beverages and Soft Drinks

Desserts
  • Chumbeque




CUISINE OF THE CENTRAL COAST



Recipes from the central regions of Chile


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Appetizers and Soup
  • Ceviche de Almejas (clam Ceviche )

  • Ceviche de Pescado (fish ceviche)

  • Sopa de Mariscos (seafood soup)

  • Caldillo de Congrio ( Congridae stew)

  • Locos con Mayonesa (abalone with mayonaise)


Main Course
  • Pastel de choclo

  • Humita s

  • Porotos granados

  • Pailita de choclo y crema

  • Albóndigas al jugo (meatballs in sauce)

  • Cazuela de ave

  • Empanada s Fritas de queso (fried empanadas filled with cheese)

  • Pantrucas

  • Porotos con mazamorra

  • Charquican

  • Jaibas rellenas

  • Tomaticán

  • Pastel de papa

  • Brochetas (a variatión of Anticucho )


Baked Goods and Desserts
  • Empolvados

  • Pan de Pascua

  • Pan Amasado (baked bread)

  • Leche Asada



CUISINE OF THE SOUTH



Recipes from the South of Chile


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Appetizers and Soup
  • Caldillo de Almejas (a clam stew)

  • Chupe de Locos

  • Sopa de Ostra s (oyster soup)

  • Pastel de pescado

  • Arrollado de chancho


Main Course
  • Asado de cordero

  • Asado al palo

  • Caldillo de mariscos (seafood stew)

  • Cancato

  • Churrasco Chilote

  • Cazuela chilota

  • Cazuela de vacuno

  • Sopa Chilota de pescado seco

  • Curanto

  • Chapaleles

  • Chiporro

  • Empanada s de Horno

  • Milcaos

  • Chochoca al palo

  • Pollo a las Brasas

  • Pulmay

  • Lloco

  • Valdiviano


Baked Goods and Desserts
  • Brazo de Reina

  • Empanadas de manzana

  • Tortillas de rescoldo

  • Mazamorra de manzana

  • Merquén



Alcoholic Beverages
  • Chicha de manzana

  • Caliente de chicha

  • Chicha de calafate

  • Licor de oro

  • Muday



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