Porotos granados

Porotos granados is the national dish of Chile. This hearty stew is made with corn, squash, and cranberry beans – known in Chile as porotos. The dish hails from the Mapuche tribe and reflects the powerful native heritage in Chilean cuisine.

This dish was particularly popular during the times of hardship in Chile because it can be made with ingredients that are easily available. It is commonly served as comida, the main mid-day meal. Porotos granados was once made exclusively with seasonal ingredients, making it a dish that was mainly consumed during the summer harvest season.

Today, the ingredients for porotos granados are available all year round, giving it a place on the table even when the summer months have passed away. It is always served hot with a dollop of pebre – a traditional Chilean pepper sauce