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Machas a la Parmesana
Chilean pink clams baked in their shells with butter, white wine and a bubbling Parmesan topping.
About Machas a la Parmesana
Machas a la parmesana is a Chilean coastal dish of native pink clams baked under Parmesan. This profile follows the official Chile Travel northern version with butter, white wine and lemon, rather than cream- or garlic-enriched variations.
The clams bring briny sweetness, Parmesan adds salty dairy depth, and butter rounds the wine's acidity. Lemon brightens the rich topping while black pepper supplies a gentle bite.
Each clam is served in its half shell beneath a melted, lightly browned cap of cheese. The flesh stays tender and pink, surrounded by a small pool of buttery wine juices.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Molluscs, Milk.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Machas a la Parmesana
Chile Travel northern Chilean machas a la parmesana.
- Machas (Chilean pink clams)Briny shellfish base
- ButterRichness
- Dry white wineAcidity and aroma
- Parmesan cheeseMelted savoury topping
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- LemonBright finish
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Machas (Chilean pink clams):
- Butter:
- Dry white wine:
- Parmesan cheese:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Lemon:
Origins & food traditions
Chile Travel identifies machas a la parmesana as a typical northern Chilean dish built around the native saltwater bivalve; Marca Chile independently publishes the same clam, butter, wine and Parmesan structure.
Countries
- Chile
- ChileCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Chilean Cuisine
- Northern Chilean Cuisine
- Chilean Coastal Cuisine
- Chilean CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.