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By: Merken wine | Impeachharryre

Merken wine | Impeachharryre — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:31:47 +0000

[…] Turkey Burgers with Merkén Spice Rub « Eat WineMay 25, 2009 … I was in Chile late last year and Merken was one of the treasures I found there. I brought back as much as I could and am starting to get … […]

By: Spicy: South American Style « Eat Wine

Spicy: South American Style « Eat Wine — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:01:27 +0000

[…] spicy and used as the base for the local crushed red pepper or more commonly as a spicy condiment, merkén, Chile’s contribution to the global spice rack. Merkén is still an artisanal production in the […]

By: Liz Caskey

Liz Caskey — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:26:58 +0000

In reply to Liz Caskey.

I think Chileans like to debate the origin because of neighborhood rivalry. For me, it is obvious where it comes from (and I like the Peruvian pisco way better). However, I think each drink is its own creation and valid.

Piscola is nasty. It was the “partying” drink here and after a year in college here in 97-98, I cannot even smell it. The name however cracks me up.

Cheers!

By: Liz Caskey

Liz Caskey — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:25:00 +0000

In reply to J.T..

Whole Foods stocks Chilean Gourmet Merken, which is great. Artisan made and supports the families who make it. They are also in some other places, check out the website: http://www.chileangourmet.cl

Also, it is on Amazon.com so you can order it that way. It is the one spice I cannot live without. I use it on everything and my maid makes this delicious “pebre” with it: chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, a little red wine vinegar, a little water, a little olive oil and 2 heaping tablespoons merken. Spruces up any dish.

Good luck!

By: J.T.

J.T. — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:43:01 +0000

Thanks for the recipe. I was in Chile late last year and Merken was one of the treasures I found there. I brought back as much as I could and am starting to get more adventurous with it’s usage. Any suggerstions as to where it can be found? My supply is beginning to run low! I am in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and haven’t found anything yet.

By: Quintessential Chilean Chicken Stew (Cazuela de Ave) « Eat Wine

Quintessential Chilean Chicken Stew (Cazuela de Ave) « Eat Wine — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:04 +0000

[…] submerge them. Sprinkle with cilantro and parsley. Personally, I also love a dash or two of merkén to give it a slightly smoky and piquant […]

By: Liz Caskey

Liz Caskey — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:40:10 +0000

In reply to AndrewBoldman. Thanks Andrew! I appreciate it. All the best, Liz

By: AndrewBoldman

AndrewBoldman — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:40:16 +0000

Great post! Just wanted to let you know you have a new subscriber- me!