What are the most emblematic dishes of Chile?

The typical food of Chile is a reflection of its mestizo identity, as it mixes indigenous tradition with the contribution of Spanish colonial flavors. Chilean cuisine also creates a sensation thanks to its vast geography, from which the most diverse and exquisite ingredients of the nation emerge. If you still don't know what you're missing, we invite you to discover the most emblematic dishes of Chile. Humitas Although humitas are not exclusively from Chile, they are considered one of the most popular typical Chilean dishes. Similar to Mexican tamales, humitas are made with a dough of tender corn, known as choclo, which is wrapped in corn husks and steamed. Porotos Porotos are a hot stew from Chile that has various variations, but the most traditional are undoubtedly porotos con riendas. This is a stew made with beans, a mix of corn grains, onion, pumpkin, tomato, and garlic. It’s an ideal dish for winter! Cazuela Cazuela is believed to be a dish introduced by the Spanish in Chile, consisting of a vegetable soup with chicken, beef, or lamb, accompanied by rice. Some compare it to Colombian sanchocho. Caldillo Caldillo, a dish that inspired the great Pablo Neruda, is a traditional Chilean recipe made with conger eel, onions, potatoes, carrots, lemons, and cilantro, among other ingredients. If you love seafood, don't hesitate to try it. Curanto de hoyo What could well be compared to a Hidalguense barbecue, we find this delicious traditional Chilean dish known as curanto de hoyo. Curanto is prepared with hot stones in a hole, where different types of meats, fish, seafood, and potatoes are layered and covered with large nalca leaves, sealing the cooking with more hot stones. Did that make your mouth water? Carbonada Chilean carbonada is a traditional soup cooked with potatoes, pumpkin, ground meat, onion, carrot cut into pieces, and broth with rice. Carbonada originates from the mining region of Lota and is one of the best traditional dishes of Chile.