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Chilean food: discover traditional cuisine

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Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Chile is a long, narrow country stretching along South America’s western edge, with a population of about 19.5 million people. The average Chilean is around 38 years old, lives in an urban area (nearly 88% of Chileans do), and has completed roughly 11 years of schooling.

Most Chileans identify as Catholic (58%), though this percentage has been steadily declining, with evangelical Christianity growing and secular/non-religious identification rising to about 25%…

 

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The average Chilean daily plate size is

1745 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

OREGANO

PARSLEY

ANDEAN MINT

BOLDO

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Spices

DRY CHILI

CUMIN

PAPRIKA

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

TOMATO

BELL PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

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Condiments

PEPPER PASTE

WINE VINEGAR

WINE

MAYONNAISE

HONEY

PISCO

MUSTARD

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