The food collection 2010

Food is culture. Here are some memorable food experiences during my visit to Chile, January and February 2010 (Click to enlarge any photo)

One of my favorites, an appetizer of fresh erizo (sea urchin), with cilantro, onion, and lemon juice. The wine is important also.

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This was a welcome find after a long walk on a country road near Lake Caburgua one summer day. A vegetable treat of beans, green beans, carrots, squash and corn. The slice of roast pork on top was almost unnecessary, though much enjoyed. The fresh raspberry juice was a hit.

Another summer day, now in Angelmó, at the fish market in Puerto Montt, I spied these freshly cooked centolla (king crab).

I paid US$10 and this gentleman cracked and otherwise prepared this delicacy. I ate it there, without lemon, as is. Great flavor.



Next is the popular mariscal at the market in Castro, Chiloé Island. Freshly shucked clams is the main ingredient, with some piure (limpet) added for color and flavor, topped with cilantro, onion, and fresh chili pepper. Great quantities of fresh lemon juice is the marinade. US$2 buys a pint, to take home or devour on the spot.



For a sit down meal in a palafito restaurant in Castro, a curanto is served hot with broth on the side. Mussels, clams, fish, smoked pork, chicken, and potato bread are cooked together.

Another day I visit the town of Quemchi. I buy a kilo of clams and this young man kindly opens them and provides the splash of lemon.







Carbonada, a meat and vegetable stew, always a winner.

But sometimes the best meal is a cheese sandwich on the trail, in awe...