Ingredient appreciation — what makes Api special

What sets Api apart is the handling of quinoa. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the hearty and filling result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. The a market lunch counter atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had api maize drink warm as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Api is the place to start.