10 dishes that cannot be missing from the table of Chileans

Chile is a country located in South America, known for its varied, vibrant, and complex cuisine, which mixes ingredients used by the natives and others brought by Spanish colonizers.  Although Chile is better known for its magnificent wines and pisco, it also offers a wide variety of dishes that will undoubtedly captivate you with every bite. So, let's tell you about the 10 dishes that are a must on the table of Chileans.  You can also read: The most famous dishes of Thai cuisineThe 10 most popular Chilean dishes Just like Mexicans, Chileans also eat very well, so we present the 10 most famous dishes, according to the website Taste Atlas.  1. Rice with egg As you can see, rice is accompanied by egg in other countries too! However, in Chile, it is prepared fried and not boiled. To accompany the famous Chilean rice with egg, cheese is added, and it is enjoyed with marraqueta, a type of bread.  2. Marraqueta Bread is the perfect complement to any meal, so in Chile, marraqueta is prepared, characterized by its very crunchy crust and fluffy crumb.  3. Pastel de choclo Another delight that cannot be missed on Chileans' tables is pastel de choclo, as the combination of flavor and texture is simply irresistible. This dish, also consumed in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina, is made with ground meat, boiled egg, onion, olives, and corn. 4. Garlic Mojo  Garlic mojo is a sauce made primarily with garlic, consumed not only in Chile but also in Mexico, Cuba, and other countries. It is prepared with lots of garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and in some regions, lemon or orange juice is added to give it an extra touch of flavor.  5. Pebre Another element that enhances the meals of Chileans is the pebre sauce, which combines garlic, chili, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and lemon juice. If you have the chance, try it, it's delicious! You can also read: 10 dishes to explore the cuisine of Turkey6. Completo Chileans have a wide variety of street food, although the favorite dish is the completo, a local version of the hot dog. Here, they are served with avocado, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, sauerkraut and more.  7. Chacarero If you want to know authentic Chilean cuisine, then you have to try the chacarero, a sandwich made with steak, tomato, green beans, and lots of chili. This sandwich is so delicious that Time magazine included it in its list of the best in the world.8. Chorrillana Another gem of Chilean cuisine is chorrillana, a dish that can be served as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Chorrillana is made with French fries, eggs, meat, onion, and more. 9. Chilean Empanadas The crispy Chilean empanadas are filled with beef, onion, boiled egg, olives, raisins, and more.  10. Barros Luco Another unmissable Chilean sandwich is the famous Barros Luco, which is made with beef steak and cheese. It is worth mentioning that it was named in honor of former president Ramón Barros Luco, who frequently enjoyed it. You can also read: 12 representative dishes of French cuisine