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Curanto en Olla o Pulmay

Cultural Context

Curanto en Olla, also known as Pulmay, hails from the Chiloé Archipelago in Chile, where it represents a communal way of cooking. Traditionally prepared in a pit, this dish showcases the region's bounty, combining various meats and seafood with local vegetables. It's a festive dish often served at gatherings, celebrating the rich culinary heritage of the area. Today, variations exist across Chile, with families adapting the recipe to include seasonal ingredients and personal preferences.

ChileanCLmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb cooked octopus
3 cups cooked potatoes
2 lbs chicken
1 lb pork
1 lb longaniza
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
1 cup white wine
10 cabbage leaves
2 teaspoons sea salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner but chicken thighs are more economical.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean pork

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more affordable and still flavorful.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is less expensive and cooks faster.

mussels

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Canned clams are a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Prepare the cooked octopus and potatoes, cutting them into pieces.

2

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to sear the raw chicken.

3

Add the cooked potatoes and octopus to the skillet.

4

Form a dough with cooked potatoes and flour, creating small balls.

5

Sauté chopped garlic and onion in the skillet with more vegetable oil or pork fat.

6

Add large chunks of pork and longaniza to the skillet.

7

Layer the sautéed onion and garlic over the meats.

8

Add the cooked potatoes and octopus on top of the meats.

9

Cover with white wine and cabbage leaves to steam the ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

layeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potlidknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

CurantoPulmay

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