Chilean Sandwich

For lovers of sandwiches, Chilean cuisine has a wide variety of sandwiches that delight our palates and that have been integrated into the national urban culture.

Chilean chefs follow a very particular philosophy: "If the food is tasty, it should be better between two slices of bread." Whether you are in any part of Chile, you can always taste some variety of sandwich described in this article. They are practical, forceful and delicious.

Without a doubt, a key factor in this Chilean gastronomic tradition is bread. With about 98 kilos per person per year, Chile is the second largest consumer of bread worldwide after Germany, you will notice that bread is an irreplaceable element on the table, whatever its form, and from there there is only one step to prepare a delicious sandwich.

1. Churrasco Italiano: Without a doubt, it is the most popular sandwich in Chile, since it is made up of cuts of meat, accompanied by avocado, tomato and mayonnaise, that is why it is your name is "italiano", because the ingredients simulate the flag of Italy; you can also add green beansand sliced ​​green chili, to add a little spice.

2. Barros Jarpa: So named in honor of Ernesto Barros Jarpa, who was a Chilean lawyer and minister who frequented the Club de la Unión restaurant, but as it is always said he was in a hurry, he ordered a quick sandwich, ham and cheese molten were added to toasted bread.

3. Chacarero: The Chacarero is ideal for those who like strong flavors; It is made up of a round loaf (in Chile we call it pan frica), stuffed with grilled beef, green beans, tomato, green chilli, mayonnaise; the result is a fresh sandwich with a spicy touch. It is one of the most consumed sandwiches in restaurants across the country

4. Barros Luco: Named in honor of Ramón Barros Luco, President of Chile between 1910 and 1915, who frequented the Club de la Unión restaurant in Santiago and asked to prepare a sandwich of meat and melted cheese on toasted bread. The grace of Barros Luco is that it can be enjoyed at any time of the day, there are those who prefer it for lunch while others enjoy it more at the snack.

5. Completo: The Completos, are the local version of the universal "Hot Dog", they are characterized by having a lot more ingredients than their international peers; bread and sausage, accompanied by tomato, American sauce, sauerkraut and mayonnaise for a Completo, or avocado, tomato and mayonnaise for an Italiano.

6. Ave palta: Bread of crumb cut into triangles with a tasty and moist filling of carefully crumbled chicken breast and seasoned with lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper, combined with a little mayonnaise and abundant ground avocado. Classic as a travel snack.

7. Choripán: The Choripán we could say that it is the appetizer of the barbecue, it basically consists of a chorizo, roasted on the grill, which is introduced into a marraqueta (bread french) without crumb, and then a sauce called Pebre, which is tomato, onion, green pepper, merkén, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon and coriander.

8. Churrasco Marino: Its name may not be very popular in all of Chile, but for the inhabitants of the Coquimbo Region it is a classic. A sandwich in marraqueta bread that contains delicious fried fish accompanied by a good Chilean salad (tomato, onion, green chilli and coriander) and mayonnaise. Without a doubt an incredible culinary experience.

9. Chemiloco: The Chemilico, while still being a classic, is not one of the most popular sandwiches in Chile, but yes, one of the most powerful able to regain strength after party, which is why it is used with frequency as breakfast (more than breakfast, it would be the time you get up), to counteract the hangover. This is prepared with minced beef, caramelized onion and fried egg.

10. Lomito: Probably one of the most consumed sandwiches in Chile. Tender slices of fillet of pork fillet and well cooked are covered with sauerkraut (it has pickles, onion and chopped carrot), topped by fresh slices of tomato and mayonnaise, all inside a loaf; This is the classic version, then you have the "Italiana" version which is loin, avocado, tomato and mayonnaise.

Where to consume them?

Santiago:

• Fuente Alemana: Address; Alameda 58, Santiago. (Sector of Plaza Italia).
• Fuente de Soda Dominó: Address; Agustinas 1016, Santiago. You can see other places on their website DOMINO.
• Fuente Suiza: Address; Avenida Irarrazabal 3361, Ñuñoa. You can see other places on their website Fuente Suiza
• La Fuente Chilena: Address; Apoquindo 4900, Local 110, Las Condes.
• La Fuente Alemana: Address; Libertad 551, Santiago. 
• Junta Nacional: Address; Ramón Carnicer 87, Providencia.

Concepción:

• Fuente Alemana: Address; Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'higgins 513, Concepcion. 
• Llanquihue: Address; Aníbal Pinto 585, Concepcion. .

Valparaiso:

• Danubio Azul: Address; Esmeralda 1146, Valparaiso. (Steps form Anibal Pinto Place).

Viña del Mar:

• El Sibarítico: Address; 5 Norte 147, Viña del Mar.