The Chilean Cuisine

When you visit Chile, you will quickly realize that you are also entering a different culinary world. Every tourist should taste at least one meal from the country's surprisingly extensive and diversified menu. Furthermore, Santiago features one of the most vibrant culinary scenes in the country, giving it the ideal location for sampling some of Chile's best traditional cuisine. Here are four famous Chilean meals that you must taste if you want to fully appreciate the diversity of Chilean cuisine!

Empanadas are small puff pastry pastries that are cooked and filled with cheese, seafood, or a mixture of pork, onions, eggs, and olives. Empanadas are easy to find in takeaway kiosks and can be enjoyed at any time of day. They are a vital aspect of Chilean culinary culture, even if their gastronomy isn't superb.

Humitas: This Andean cuisine can be found in Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, and, of course, Chile! Corn is often cooked with onion and basil, which gives it an enticing flavor. The dish is then wrapped in the maize leaves that were used as a component. It's either lightly sweetened or served with tomatoes.

Completo: Another traditional Chilean food staple is the completo, which is the country's version of a hot dog, but with more toppings. The word "completo," which means "complete" or "total," is a great way to describe what is essentially a hot dog sausage wrapped in a loaf of bread and topped with as many different toppings as possible.

Asado (Chilean barbecue): Ah, the asado! Although there is fierce competition between Chile and its neighbor, Argentina, over who serves the greatest asado, both countries agree that the asado is a delightful supper as well as a year-round social event. Although a family asado is undoubtedly unique, there are a variety of eateries that can introduce you to Chile's passion for barbecue. For a truly asado experience, head to the well-known restaurant Happening in the heart of Santiago, where delectable slices of beef are cooked on the grill.