Mapuche Recipes

Mapuche cuisine represents the culinary traditions of Chile's largest Indigenous group, who have maintained their food culture for thousands of years in south-central Chile. Mudai (fermented grain beverage), catutos (boiled wheat rolls), and merken (smoked chili pepper condiment) are distinctive contributions. Piñones (Araucaria pine nuts), wild herbs, and game meats are traditional ingredients. Mapuche culinary knowledge is experiencing a revival, with merken now gaining international recognition as a gourmet spice.