Chorrillana is a Chilean dish consisting of a plate of salted

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topped with different types of sliced

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s and other ingredients, most commonly scrambled or fried eggs, and caramelized onions. It is commonly served as a comfort food in bars and pubs. Because of its large size, it is usually served as a dish to share. There are several recipes for the chorrillana, depending on the restaurant and the chef. The base of beef and fries is the only constant. Traditional recipes mix scrambled egg, fried onion and sliced beef. Some preparations may use chopped frankfurter sausages,

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es and seasonings such as

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. Chorrillana refers to a sweetish sauce that originated in the coastal resort town of Chorrillos, near

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. This dish is similar to the Québécois dish

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and the Latin American dish salchipapa.

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Chilean cuisine Beef dishes Meat and potatoes dishes Sausage dishes Egg dishes {{chile-cuisine-stub

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