Completo, Chile's Famous Hot Dog
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- 30 Jun 2022
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A favorite street food of Chileans, the completo is a hot dog stacked high with tasty toppings. These super-loaded hot dogs can be enjoyed sitting down in a restaurant or on the go from a street cart. They are a staple of fast food in Chile’s culinary scene.
The completo is a hotdog in a bun usually loaded with avocado, tomato salsa, sauerkraut, and mayonnaise. The add ons are infinite, and this loaded dog can be enjoyed as lunch, as a snack, or as a late-night fast food option.
In the rest of this article, we will see what you might find on a completo as well as where this popular Chilean food got its start.
We will also take a look at how you can easily make your own completos at home.
What Is a Completo?
The completo is a Chilean take on loaded hotdogs. Although completo toppings may vary, the classic completo is a hotdog loaded with avocado, tomato salsa, sauerkraut, and mayonnaise.
This is only the beginning, though, as you can easily find completos with a long list of tasty toppings.
In Chile, the completo is a go-to option for lunch or a snack. It can be found in restaurants, market stalls as well as street carts.
They are also a favorite for the late-night crowd that needs something to eat after a night of drinking.
History of the Completo
The story of the completo begins in the 1930s, in the capital city of Santiago.
The story goes that Don Eduardo Bahamondes got the idea for completos after spending time. Read More...
