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/Sounds like "choon" (as in "choose") + "CHOO" (as in "choose") + "lehs" (as in "let")/

Meaning

Grilled beef or pork intestines, a classic of the southern barbecue tradition in Chile and Argentina. Crispy on the outside with an intense flavor that splits opinions at the table. Not for everyone, but those who love them will defend chunchules to the death.

Examples

No barbecue down south is complete without chunchules over charcoal.

The chunchules came out perfectly crispy, just right for the grill spread.

Regional synonyms

A dangerous football (soccer) tackle in Argentina where a player goes in with the sole of their boot aimed at the opponent. A planchazo is a serious foul that usually means a red card and a lot of outrage.