It's not just the landscape that has intrigued us here in Chile, we've also enjoyed learning about and immersing ourselves into the flavors and food of this country.
When visiting the north, Kirk mentioned a plant he found that grows wild and rampant along the road: rica-rica. Roughly translating to delicious-delicious, this intensely aromatic plant boasts medicinal qualities that help cure stomach ails and adds great flavor to both savory and sweet delicacies. The stalks have also been used in yerba mate. And, in some places, the leaves are even used in Chile's signature drink Pisco Sour! The flavor and smell is similar to the herb sage.
As the sun was about to set on San Pedro de Atacama, we pulled off on the side of a road to a large swath of rica-rica bushes and filled a grocery bag to the brim with this delicious smelling herb.
When visiting the north, Kirk mentioned a plant he found that grows wild and rampant along the road: rica-rica. Roughly translating to delicious-delicious, this intensely aromatic plant boasts medicinal qualities that help cure stomach ails and adds great flavor to both savory and sweet delicacies. The stalks have also been used in yerba mate. And, in some places, the leaves are even used in Chile's signature drink Pisco Sour! The flavor and smell is similar to the herb sage.
As the sun was about to set on San Pedro de Atacama, we pulled off on the side of a road to a large swath of rica-rica bushes and filled a grocery bag to the brim with this delicious smelling herb.
So far, I've added it to soups and sauces as well as baked it into bread. The results definitely show how this herb lives up to its yummy-yummy moniker.
Rica-rica, best enjoyed with friends!
