Ingredient appreciation — what makes Empanadas special

What sets Empanadas apart is the handling of dulce de leche. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the herbal and garlicky result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Argentina consumes more beef per capita than almost any other country. The a family quincho barbecue area atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had yerba mate as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Empanadas is the place to start.