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Recipe of Pichanga

Pichanga is a classic of Chilean cuisine, ideal for sharing at casual gatherings, picnics, or as a quick appetizer. This easy and fast recipe combines cold cuts (ham, turkey ham, rolled pork loin) and cheese cut into small pieces with assorted pickles (pearl onions, carrots, gherkins). The result is a fresh, salty, and slightly tangy mixture that is served cold and eaten with toothpicks or on bread.

Its origins date back to traditional Chilean "fondas" and recreation parks, where it was served as an appetizer alongside drinks or wine. Pichanga is perfect for those looking for a no-cook option with easily available ingredients that admits multiple variations: some add olives, raisins, corn, or even avocado. The key is to cut the ingredients into small cubes so they mix well and each bite has a bit of everything.

In this version, simply cut everything into cubes, mix with pickles, and done! It requires no heat or advanced skills, making it ideal for beginners or for whipping up a gathering in minutes.

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Recipe of Pichanga
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Cook

10 min

Servings

10

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut all the jerky and cheese into squares and mix in a bowl, add the pickles and that's it!

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