Pastel de Choclo recipe and wine pairing

Raul Diaz is a Chilean sommelier and food lover, and here he shares his favourite recipe for the Chilean classic Pastel de Choclo from his new book Wines and Recipes. Raul also shares his favourite wine pairing for Pastel de Choclo.

"I remember going with my mother to the local market to buy fresh corn cobs during the summer in Chile. They were huge! Pastel de choclo is an iconic dish back home. This corn pie is an incredible combination of corn paste, beef, chicken, olives, onions, raisins and hard-boiled eggs, with a slightly caramelised crust on the top. It’s simply fantastic. You normally eat it with a fresh tomato salad on the side.

The ultimate Pastel de Choclo recipe

You can buy Raul's book, Wines and Recipes, online now. Raul Diaz has worked as a wine expert for the last fifteen years, visiting over a hundred countries around the world in the process. Along the way, he recorded the aromas, the colours and the amazing flavours of each of the local cuisines he has tried, alongside some mind-blowing wines.

In Wines & Recipes he shares these experiences. This is not a traditional food-and-wine pairing book. There are no strict rules or cliché traditions. Just a fantastic universe of wines and recipes waiting for you to dive in and enjoy!

Find out more about Chilean recipes and wine pairing with Amanda Barnes, author of The South America Wine Guide book, and Raul on Instagram Live on Wednesday 5th May at 7pm UK as they talk about the art of pairing Chilean food and wine, with a special focus on Pastel de Choclo and Ceviche! Hosted live by @southamericawineguide and @rauldiazwines