Why Curanto deserves more attention

Curanto rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The fresh from the sea complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using merkén smoked chilli correctly takes real skill.

the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. I encountered it first in a Valparaíso seafood market and that context helped me understand it properly. Carménère is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Curanto is the dish to start with.