Just as handicrafts take the resources of the earth to give life to creations of wool, wood and leather, the cuisine of the area does the same with meats and, above all, seafood and fish to create their dishes.
Pacific seafood is known throughout the world for its wonderful flavor and texture. For the same reason, international food restaurants and sea food create original dishes, exquisite and typical at the same time, using mixtures of raw and cooked seafood, to offer a unique cuisine.
Crab, lobster, oysters and clams are within reach of any pocket to be enjoyed by any palate. Raw or cooked, there are dishes for all tastes, seasoned with fresh sauces created with the best vegetables in the area. In the South there is a lot of “pilpil”, a mixture of garlic, olive oil and chili, which goes very well with hot seafood dishes, such as marshal or roasted conger, among others. There is also the “Pebre”, which consists of small pieces of tomato, seasoned with parsley, onion, garlic and chili, which is eaten with bread before lunch or to accompany the central dishes. Exquisite.
Not only fish can be eaten in the area. The variety of theme restaurants and international food is great, so you can choose a different dish for each day.
Meats also have a strong presence in southern cuisine. Roasted stick, cooked meats, chops, Magellan lamb tenderloin are just some of the dishes to enjoy as a family.
To accompany any of these dishes, there is an important variety of wines. Chile is the creator of export wines, and its red and white wine strains are internationally recognized. In addition to this, you can enjoy a pisco sour, one of the most requested drinks throughout the national territory. Pisco is a drink that only occurs on this side of the world, and mixed with lemon juice creates this alcoholic beverage that is a delight.
Because of the cold weather and the strong winds that lower temperatures, the food and drink of Patagonia is caloric and energizing. The meats are seasoned, you eat a lot of chili and garlic, you drink strong flavor drinks. Surrounded by a landscape that mixes forests with glaciers, visiting the area with a full stomach is the way to do it.