Pichanga (dish)

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Pichanga

Pichanga is a Chilean dish consisting of a mixture of pickled food items, small pieces of ham, different types of cheese, olives, and salami.[1] All cooked in vinegar, canola oil, and several spices, as well as (in some cases) hot dog and sausage pieces, chunks of meat, and other 'delectable' items.

Pichanga Caliente, often confused with Chorrillana-French fries, beef strips, fried onions, and fried eggs- consists of mixed of chips (fries in the US), fried meat, beef, chicken and/or pork, topped with a variety of vegetables, from pickles to tomatoes, often on a plate large enough to share.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bladholm, Linda (22 December 2015). "Latin & Caribbean Grocery Stores Demystified: A food lover's guide to the best ingredients in the traditional foods of Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, and the Carribbean Islands including Cuba, Puerto Rico, & Jamaica". St. Martin's Publishing Group.