Santiago is famous for many delicacies, one of which is the mighty Chorilan. A mountain of chips generously topped with shredded beef, fried onions and scrambled eggs, my friend and I were satisfied after sharing this plate (it was huge!) The meat was a little tough so it might be worth going slightly upmarket on this dish or at least getting a restaurant recommendation from your hostel or fellow traveller. You can find it everywhere so you'll be spoilt for choice. Against the advice of a 'Free Walking Tour' Tour Guide (highly recommended) we washed this down with a 'Terramoda' another Santiago institution.
The 'Terramoda' or aptly named 'Earthquake' is a pint glass half filled with cheap wine and finished to the top with pisco (a grape brandy), fernet (another strong local liquor made from herbs and spices) and a large dollop of pineapple ice-cream. Sounds disgusting, went down surprisingly well. The pineapple ice-cream cleverly masks the otherwise foul concoction and you may or may not stand up to feel the ground shaking beneath you!
SURVIVAL TIP: It is not advised to consume these delicacies together, do so with caution! Furthermore I experienced 2 short earthquakes during my 4 days in Santiago so after consuming the above mentioned beverage double check whether you need to run for cover or just to the bathroom!
SURVIVAL TIP: It is not advised to consume these delicacies together, do so with caution! Furthermore I experienced 2 short earthquakes during my 4 days in Santiago so after consuming the above mentioned beverage double check whether you need to run for cover or just to the bathroom!
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