Pebre

Chile’s fiery table salsa of tomato, onion, and cilantro — the mandatory companion to empanadas, bread, and grilled meat.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 0 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 Chilean KitchenCategory
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Pebre

Pebre is Chile’s answer to salsa, a fresh, punchy condiment that shows up on every table — especially with empanadas, sopaipillas, and asados. It’s a simple mix of diced tomato, onion, cilantro, garlic, and hot pepper, brightened with lemon and oil.

The condiment that goes with everything

The tomato and onion give it a fresh, crunchy texture while the cilantro, garlic, and chili bring the heat and aroma. A spoonful wakes up everything it touches, cutting through rich, fatty food like nothing else.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Combine the tomato, onion, cilantro, chili, and garlic in a bowl.
  2. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and stir well.
  3. Let the pebre rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavors marry.
  4. Taste, adjust the salt and heat, and serve alongside empanadas, bread, grilled meat, or sopaipillas.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Chop everything finely and evenly for the best texture, and adjust the chili to your heat tolerance. Pebre keeps 1 to 2 days in the fridge in an airtight container — drain the excess liquid before serving.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Servings6
CategoryChilean Kitchen
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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