Chilean Alino

Chilean Aliño, or Aliño Completo, is a sweet and tart herbal blend consisting of rosemary, sage, marjoram, thyme, tarragon, mint, oregano and lemon balm. The blend is used throughout South America as either a rub for meat, poultry and fish or to flavour soups and casseroles.

Chilean Aliño is very much a reflection of the rich culinary history of Chile, which combines indigenous flavours and ingredients with European and African influences. Known for its bold, complex flavour profile, with hints of smokiness, sweetness, and heat, it’s a popular ingredient in traditional Chilean dishes such as empanadas, cazuela, and chorrillana. It’s even used as a simple table condiment, like salt and pepper here in the UK. Other cuisines that make use of this herb blend are Mexican, American SouthWestern and even Mediterranean.

Chilean Aliño is great used as dip for bread or as a salad dressing when mixed with a little oil. Try using in a classic bolognese, tomato and roasted red pepper soup or chilli con carne for a herbal lift. Try in homemade burger patties or meatballs with garlic, Australian Murray river salt, mixed peppercorns and a pinch of roasted chilli flakes.

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