Pilar's Chilean Food & Garden
A recipe blog by a Chilean living in the USA
Versión en español Chilean Pastel de Choclo is an iconic dish. A classic during the summertime. The Pastel de Choclo is usually cooked in a clay dish inside a wood-burning oven if living in the countryside. If residing in the city, a standard oven and a baking pan are enough. The flavors of the meat …
Versión en español One of our favorite foods: sopaipillas cannot be missed on their own, with avocado, pebre, jams. It’s important to note – Chilean Sopaipillas are different from Mexican Sopaipillas. The Chilean version includes squash and is eaten with savory or sweet sauces. “Sopaipillas Pasadas” is a clever dessert that allows you to …
Versión en español Lemon Meringue Pie is a traditional Chilean dessert or pastry. My family recipe does not fail, and it’s easy. You bake the dough but skip baking the filling since we don’t use egg yolks. The meringue is stable and lasts well for a couple of days. You can refrigerate it for 2-3 …
Versión en español Charquicán is a very seasonal dish in Chile. I mean, if it’s summer and in-season green beans, peas, corn are added. Same with other vegetables. It is still cooked with pumpkin and the always faithful potatoes if it is winter. The name derives from the use of jerky in the preparation. Charqui …
Versión en español Chilean Pebre sauce is essential to our traditional dishes: humita, empanadas, winter, and summer beans soups are not the same without a good Pebre. It comes to the table for an appetizer with sopaipillas and stays to be enjoyed with numerous Chilean main dishes. The recipe is infinitely adaptable, and each family …
Versión en español Chilean Alfajores are traditional sweet cookies. Make at home for the Independence celebrations or Christmas, the rest of the year bought at bakeries unless there is a big family event like a baptism or graduation. At these parties, offering small pastries, including Alfajores, is customary. Filling for Chilean Alfajores: Dulce de Leche …
