by Claudia Castro
Chilean food comes especially from the sea and the land. Corn, called ‘choclo’ in Chile, is an essential ingredient of several typical dishes. Corn cake, which is a mix of corn with chopped onions and meat, is usually served in an individual clay plate. This is called ‘pastel de choclo’ and it is one of the most characteristic Chilean dishes.
In Iquique, the abundance of fish and shellfish is a delight for the gastronomy of this city and also it is said shellfish is a great aphrodisiac. White Sea Bass with butter, fried conger, stuffed crab, and sea urchin with green sauce are one of the most requested dishes, especially by foreigners.
Another favorite Chilean appetizer is the empanada. There are two kinds of empanadas: you can fry them or make them in an oven. They also can be stuffed with chopped onions and meat or chicken, or any kind of shellfish. Either way it tastes delicious.
Now wines are one essential beverage at dinner time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot and Carmenere are some of the most popular wines. The ‘pisco sour,’ a mix of pisco, lemon juice and sugar, is one typical aperitif among Chilean people. For the national holidays, such as September 18th, our independence day, we drink a beverage called ‘chicha,’ that is usually fermented grape juice.
In Iquique, the abundance of fish and shellfish is a delight for the gastronomy of this city and also it is said shellfish is a great aphrodisiac. White Sea Bass with butter, fried conger, stuffed crab, and sea urchin with green sauce are one of the most requested dishes, especially by foreigners.
Another favorite Chilean appetizer is the empanada. There are two kinds of empanadas: you can fry them or make them in an oven. They also can be stuffed with chopped onions and meat or chicken, or any kind of shellfish. Either way it tastes delicious.
Now wines are one essential beverage at dinner time. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot and Carmenere are some of the most popular wines. The ‘pisco sour,’ a mix of pisco, lemon juice and sugar, is one typical aperitif among Chilean people. For the national holidays, such as September 18th, our independence day, we drink a beverage called ‘chicha,’ that is usually fermented grape juice.
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