Cuisine

What is YERBA MATE ? Yerba mate is the national drink of Argentina, although is very popular in south of Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil and some areas of mexico too. The word ” hierba” is spanish for herb or grass. Mate is from the Quechua ” mati “, meaning cup. Yerba Mate is therefore...
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I do have my favorite show in the island , although there are many , there is just one which include a real deal in the whole package , the name of the place is TERA AI , includes , polynesian dance lessons for travelers , a traditional meal “curanto” which is similar to...
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Ingredients: 12 ears of corn, save the husks 1/2 onion, finely chopped 4 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons paprika 3 basil leaves, chopped fine salt 1/4 – 1 cup milk Preparation: Grate the corn. Fry the chopped onion and tomatoes with paprika. Add this to the grated corn, add salt to taste, basil, and...
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Curanto is a traditional food of Chiloé Island that has spread to the southern areas of Chile and Argentina. It is traditionally prepared in a hole, about a meter and a half (approx. one and a half yards) deep, which is dug in the ground. The bottom is covered with stones, heated in a...
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