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Valdiviano crudos are a must-try classic in the beautiful city of Valdivia, Chile. One of the most iconic places to enjoy this dish is the traditional Das Haus 1959 café.
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How to Prepare Crudos?
Preparing Valdiviano crudos is an experience that combines the freshness of raw meat with a variety of tasty accompaniments, perfect for a good “once” (afternoon snack) paired with a dark beer and an apple kuchen.
Valdiviano Crudos Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 350 kcal
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
1. Crudos
- 500 g beef
- 8 slices of sandwich bread
2. Accompaniments
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 dill pickles
- 2 lemons, quartered
- 1 chopped green chili
- Old-fashioned mustard
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
3. Sauce
- 120 g homemade mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chives
- Salt
Instructions
- Remove any excess fat from the meat with a sharp knife. Grind the meat in a food processor or blender until smooth and homogeneous. Refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream, homemade mayonnaise, natural yogurt, chopped cilantro, chives, a little olive oil, and salt to taste. Mix all ingredients until you get a homogeneous sauce. Set aside.
- Toast the slices of sandwich bread or place them in the oven at medium temperature for a couple of minutes, flipping them to get an even and slightly crispy toast.
- Spread the ground meat on each slice of toasted bread and arrange on a wide, shallow plate. Place the crudos on the table along with the accompaniments: chopped onion, dill pickles, green chili marinated in olive oil, and old-fashioned mustard, served in small individual bowls.
- Gently prick the surface of the meat with a fork and distribute the chopped onion on top. Squeeze lemon juice over the meat and add pickles, green chili, old-fashioned mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Porperties
Crudos are a good source of high-quality protein, heme iron, and vitamin B12, essential for red blood cell formation and cellular energy. Additionally, accompaniments like lemon and onion provide vitamin C and antioxidant compounds, while yogurt and cream contribute calcium for bone health.
Additional Tips
Nowadays, it is common to find pre-processed and packaged meat for crudos in supermarkets, ready to use. Always check the packaging and expiration date to ensure freshness and quality.
Did You Know?
Valdiviano crudos are a legacy of German immigration in the city of Valdivia. This dish has gained fame throughout Chile, always accompanied by a good locally produced craft beer.
