I don't think I mentioned in my first entry that this blog will be used for both keeping my friends and family updated while abroad, but also for completing my assignments for the course.
With that being said, our next assignment is relating to food... And who doesn't like food??
The first video, Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode focusing on Chile, it was really interesting watching him travel around trying the different foods. One thing that I found intriguing was how there are SO many different food options and they aren't usually similar to each other. At one place, he tried a sandwich called "El Lomito." It looked quite tasty. The classic version of this sandwich is made with avocado, tomatoes, and a generous amount of mayo topped with a huge portion of pork on a frica bun. Looking at it in the video, it looks pretty tasty. However, I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes... or avocados... Okay, on second thought, maybe not. But hey! I'll try it if we go somewhere that the Lomito is offered because you only live once right?
Another dish that I thought looked really different was the completo. He stated that there are different variations of this but he tried the classic version. It's a twelve inch hot dog with sauerkraut, chopped pickled vegetables, tomatoes, a huge helping of guacamole, and topped with another large slathering of mayo. In all honesty, I don't think I would go with the classic version as my first choice. I would probably change it up and see what other toppings they offer.
As for the Youtube video of a typical Chilean snack, it looks pretty good and I really want to try it. It might sound gross but I guarantee if you watch this video or Google it, you'll feel the same way as I do. This snack is called Chorrillana. It is similar to the Canadian poutine but it has a Chilean twist. On the menu, it is listed as an appetizer or a starter for one person but it looked quite big in the video. It's a pile of french fries topped with tenderloin, onions, and scrambled eggs. They did say, however, that depending on where you go to order this dish, each place makes it slightly different.
Okay. I'm going to be the one to say it. I am SO excited to try all the food in Chile.
Oh. My. Gosh.
(I really like food, can't you tell?)
Even though I'll eat quite a bit of food, there are somethings that I really don't know if I could stomach. I'm really not into tomatoes whatsoever but if it's absolutely necessary, I'll try it. I'm also not a huge fan of really spicy things. I like when food has a nice flavor to it and if there is some spice, then that's not too bad. But I really don't like extremely spicy foods.
I'll let y'all know how the food is in a later blog when I'm there. But until then...
Stay classy my friends ( :
(^that's my new signature)
Riley, I'm so glad that you are getting excited about Chilean food! I hope that we have lots of chances to try some of the foods that have now heard about. If you're not a fan of avocado it's a good thing to remember that in Chile it is known as "palta". So if you want to avoid it you'll know what to look for on the menu.
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