Anita Epulef Cocina Mapuche

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Mapuche chef Anita Epulef turns seasonal ingredients into adventurous vegetarian Mapuche tasting menus. You can sample such indigenous delicacies as mullokiñ (bean puree rolled in quinoa), sautéed piñones (the nut of the araucaria tree – in season only!) and roasted corn bread with an array of salsas – all excellent and unique.

For those with extra time, Anita also offers half-day cooking courses (per person CH$15,000; April to November). Coming from Pucón, you'll find her on the right-hand side of the main road just before the town entrance.


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