Americas · Traditional

Chilean cuisine

Seafood, empanadas, and wine.

Food history

Why Chilean cuisine is worth exploring

Chilean food tells the story of geography, trade, agriculture and family cooking. The cuisine has been shaped by the ingredients people could grow, preserve, carry and share, as well as by markets, festivals, migration and regional identity.

Why it is famous

Chilean cuisine is famous for dishes that feel strongly connected to place: everyday family recipes, celebration food, regional specialities and ingredients that give the cooking its recognisable character.

Regional food story

Chilean cuisine is not one single style. Treat the country page as a gateway into regional dishes, local ingredients, family recipes and occasion-led cooking.

Cook by course

Chilean recipes

Start with a starter, choose a main, then finish with a dessert to build a complete country-inspired menu.

Starters

Chilean starters

Main courses

Chilean main courses

Congrio Frito

Congrio Frito

Congrio Frito is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cookin…

Main 40 mins
Lomo a lo Pobre

Lomo a lo Pobre

Lomo a lo Pobre is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cook…

Main 50 mins
Merluza al Horno

Merluza al Horno

Merluza al Horno is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, coo…

Main 50 mins
Chorrillana

Chorrillana

Chorrillana is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cooking…

Main 55 mins
Caldillo de Congrio

Caldillo de Congrio

Caldillo de Congrio is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation…

Main 1 hr 15 mins
Empanadas de Pino

Empanadas de Pino

Empanadas de Pino is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, co…

Main 1 hr 15 mins
Pollo Arvejado

Pollo Arvejado

Pollo Arvejado is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cooki…

Main 1 hr 15 mins
Charquicán

Charquicán

Charquicán is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cooking t…

Main 1 hr 20 mins
Pantrucas

Pantrucas

Pantrucas is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cooking te…

Main 1 hr 20 mins
Carbonada Chilena

Carbonada Chilena

Carbonada Chilena is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, co…

Main 1 hr 25 mins
Porotos con Riendas

Porotos con Riendas

Porotos con Riendas is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation…

Main 1 hr 30 mins
Porotos Granados

Porotos Granados

Porotos Granados is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, coo…

Main 1 hr 35 mins
Pastel de Choclo

Pastel de Choclo

Pastel de Choclo is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, coo…

Main 1 hr 40 mins
Cazuela de Vacuno

Cazuela de Vacuno

Cazuela de Vacuno is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, co…

Main 2 hr 25 mins
Curanto en Olla

Curanto en Olla

Curanto en Olla is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, cook…

Main 2 hr 35 mins
Plateada al Horno

Plateada al Horno

Plateada al Horno is a traditional Chilean main with complete metric quantities, precise preparation, co…

Main 3 hr 55 mins
Desserts

Chilean desserts

Wine and drink pairings

What to drink with Chilean food

When pairing wine with Chilean food, match the structure of the dish first: fresh whites for seafood and herbs, medium reds for tomato, spice or roast meat, sparkling wines for fried or salty starters, and sweet or fortified wines for desserts.

Beaujolais / Gamay
Red

Beaujolais / Gamay

Juicy light red with cherry, raspberry and low tannin. Excellent slightly chilled with charcuterie, poultry, pâté, saus…

Grape: Gamay Region: Beaujolais, Loire, Switzerland
Cabernet Sauvignon / Bordeaux
Red

Cabernet Sauvignon / Bordeaux

Structured red with blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and firm tannins. Best with roast beef, lamb, steak, rich gravies and…

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Region: Bordeaux, Napa, Coonawarra, Maipo
Chianti / Sangiovese
Red

Chianti / Sangiovese

Savoury, high-acid Italian red with cherry, dried herbs and firm but food-friendly tannins. Built for tomato, olive oil…

Grape: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino Region: Tuscany, Umbria, Emilia-Romagna
Côtes du Rhône / GSM Blend
Red

Côtes du Rhône / GSM Blend

Southern Rhône-style blend with dark fruit, herbs, pepper and moderate tannin. Reliable with stews, roast meat, beans a…

Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre Region: Rhône, Languedoc, Australia
Douro Red
Red

Douro Red

Structured Portuguese red with dark fruit, spice and firm tannin. Excellent with Francesinha, roast pork, beef, smoky d…

Grape: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Alicant… Region: Douro Valley, Dão, Alentejo
Pinot Noir / Burgundy
Red

Pinot Noir / Burgundy

Elegant red with red cherry, earth, spice and fine tannins. Great with duck, mushroom, poultry, pork and lighter beef d…

Grape: Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder Region: Burgundy, Oregon, Central Otago, Baden
Rioja / Tempranillo
Red

Rioja / Tempranillo

Spanish red with red fruit, vanilla, leather and spice. Good with garlic chicken, lamb, roast meat, paprika and grilled…

Grape: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano Region: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Navarra
Syrah / Shiraz
Red

Syrah / Shiraz

Peppery, dark-fruited red with savoury spice and medium-to-firm tannins. Great with grilled meat, pepper, smoke, sausag…

Grape: Syrah, Shiraz Region: Northern Rhône, Barossa, South Africa