Good For One GalaxyHere are a few ‘do not miss’ tasty treats in Chile:
Pisco Sour
Both the Chileans and Peruvians fight over the origin of Pisco, which is an alcoholic brandy made from green grapes, and both do a mean version of a Pisco Sour (which is a cocktail with a shot of Pisco with lemon juice, sugar and egg white) but our very first taste was in Chile.
“Pisco Sours” Image Courtesy of Seana Rousseau (Flickr)
Avocado
Yes you can get avocado pretty much everywhere around the world, but these guys really do love it, as it comes with pretty much everything.
(Something we didn’t mind at all)
Completos
They are so bad but oh soo good! It’s the late night/hangover/fast food of Chile; a hot dog on a bun served with chopped tomato, onion, a tonne of guacamole, sometimes pickled cabbage and pickles, not to mention an array of sauces like ketchup, mayo, chile mayo, mostaza (mustard)
Ceviche
One of the best and most simple dishes we have tried on our trip so far. It’s a raw fish dish where the fish is cubed and marinated in lemon juice which in turn cooks the fish. It’s usually served with onion, chilli peppers and coriander, so yum!Tyce munching on a completo
Image courtesy of nickwt8 (Flickr)
Mote con huesillo
A drink served with boiled, dried peaches in a watery syrup with a soaked grain mixture at the bottom. Refreshing on a hot day
“Mote con Huesillo”- Image courtesy of Jack Zalium (Flickr)
Terremoto
The simple mixture of fermented white wine and pineapple ice cream make the terremoto a lethal alcoholic drink. It means “earthquake” and it is exactly how they make your head feel after a few.
Image courtesy of Kim Jones (Flickr)