Sopaipillas con pebre
Sopaipillas con pebre is a beloved Chilean street food and comfort dish, consisting of deep-fried, pumpkin-infused dough pastries served with a fresh, spicy salsa called 'pebre'. The sopaipillas are typically round and slightly puffy, while the pebre is a vibrant condiment made from chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and ají (chili pepper). It's a classic snack or light meal enjoyed throughout Chile, especially on rainy days or during celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fats due to the deep-fried dough, providing a quick energy boost. It offers some vitamin A from the pumpkin in the dough and vitamin C from the fresh pebre, with a rough calorie estimate of 300-400 kcal per typical serving of two sopaipillas with pebre.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
Per 2 medium sopaipillas (approx. 120 g) with 1/4 cup (60 g) pebre · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sopaipillas are a staple of Chilean street food culture, often sold by vendors from carts or small shops, and are deeply associated with comfort and nostalgia. Nutritionally, the inclusion of pumpkin in the dough is a unique twist that adds moisture, a subtle sweetness, and a boost of beta-carotene compared to plain fried dough.
