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Chancho en Piedra | Traditional Salsa From Curicó, Chile | TasteAtlas
Chancho en Piedra | Traditional Salsa From Curicó, Chile | TasteAtlas
Chancho en Piedra | Traditional Salsa From Curicó, Chile | TasteAtlas
Chancho en Piedra | Traditional Salsa From Curicó, Chile | TasteAtlas

Chancho en piedra

(Pig on a stone, Pig on a rock)

Chancho en piedra is a Chilean salsa that is essentially a variation of pebre salsa with more sauce-like consistency. Apart from the tomatoes, it contains garlic, chili peppers, onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley or coriander.


It is recommended to serve it with bread, sopapillas, or empanadas. The name chancho en piedra means pig on a stone or pig on a rock, referring to the preparation of this salsa in a stone mortar and pestle.

Pairing tips

Wine Variety

País

País is a grape variety that was brought over from Spain (known as Listán Negro) to South America. Since its introduction in the 16th century, it ... Read more

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Pastry

Empanadas

Best described as little pockets with hot fillings; empanadas are crescent-shaped, flaky pastry dough pies found throughout Latin America that are easy to prepare, inexpensive,... Read more

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