Mexican Tamales Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour) 1 cup warm water or broth 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork 1 cup salsa verde or red enchilada sauce 12 dried corn […]
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Churrasco Sandwich
Chilean Churrasco Sandwich Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 4 beef sirloin steaks (about 150g each) 4 sandwich rolls (preferably marraqueta or French bread) 4 slices of cheese (Cheddar or similar) 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 avocado, sliced Mayonnaise Mustard Ketchup Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil […]
Humitas
Chilean Humitas Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh corn 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (optional) 4 pieces of parchment paper or corn husks for […]
Ceviche
Chilean Ceviche Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g fresh white fish fillets (such as sea bass or sole), cut into small cubes 4-5 limes, juiced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1-2 tomatoes, diced 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, thinly sliced (optional) 1/4 cup […]
Cazuela
Chilean Cazuela Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) beef or chicken, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and halved 1/2 cup pumpkin or squash, […]
Argentinian Empanadas!
Ingredients for the Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes 1 egg 1/3 cup cold water 1 teaspoon salt Ingredients for the Filling: 500g ground meat (beef, pork, or a mix) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 cup pitted green […]
Mexican Panuchos
Mexican Panuchos Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas 1 cup cooked refried beans 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese 1/4 cup pickled red onions Vegetable oil, for frying Salt and pepper, to […]
Tacos
Mexican Tacos Recipe for 4 People Ingredients: 500g (1.1 lbs) beef, chicken, or pork, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper, to taste 8 […]