Recipes from our Family
Serves 6 Prep time: 30 minutes This is the most common summer salad served in Chile. it is often called Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Salad). a 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled 1 medium onion, peeled and julienned 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium lemon 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh … Read more
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 pinch fresh, flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped salt, to taste In a glass or ceramic bowl, use a whisk to mix all the ingredients and beat well to form an emulsion. Pour over salad 15 minutes … Read more
Serves 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Green bean salad is another staple in Chilean summer menus and buffet meals. It is usually served with a tomato salad. 1 pound baby green beans (whole frozen beans may be used) 1/2 large onion, peeled and julienned 1/3 cup Alino para Ensaladas (Lemon Herb Dressing, recipe follows in … Read more
Prep Time: 20 to 30 minutes (plus rising time of 1-3 hours and baking time of 25-30 minutes) Serves 6 Ingredients 1 package yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 small egg white Directions ln a bowl combine 1 cup warm water, yeast. and sugar and … Read more
Serves 10Prep time: Pino 1/2 hour the night before1 1/2 – 2 hours to make the PastelApproximately 30 minutes baking time. Must start a day ahead Pastel de Choclo is an example of Chilean criolla cuisine, combining a native product like corn with European meat. The word “choclo’ is the Mapuche name for corn. This … Read more
Serves 10 (2 small pies each)Prep time: 1 hour 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons shortening (Crisco all vegetable is line) 1 1/2 cup milk salt, to taste 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup vegetable oil d Place the flour on a pastry board or a large bowl and make a hill with a … Read more
Ingredients 1 large tomato. very ripe. peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic. peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped 1 small fresh aji*, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste salt. to taste 1 small lemon. juiced loaf of country style bread *Can use jalapeno (hot), … Read more
Palta is the Chilean word for avocado. The Chilean avocados are smaller than the California avocados. However, the California avocado works just as well. Ingredients 1 large ripe avocado 1 small lemon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Salt, to taste Crackers for serving Instructions Peel the avocado and, … Read more
This list of ingredients is flexible depending upon availability’. Serve on a tray wrt’h toothpicks. 1/2 cup smoked mussels or oysters (The canned variety is used but make sure to drain them well before using. Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.) 1/2 cup stuffed green olives 1I2 cup black olives, pitted 1/2 cup marinated … Read more
Pastry Ingredients 2.5 cups blender ground nuts (1/2 pistachios and 1/2 almonds), reserve 2 T 1 T. sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. ground cloves 1 lb phyllo dough 2–3 sticks unsalted butter (NOT margarine, etc.), melted and clarified, (or equivalent amount of ghee). Sauce Ingredients Make sauce while phyllo layers are baking) 1 cup … Read more