Ingredient appreciation — what makes Charquekan special

What sets Charquekan apart is the handling of quinoa. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly spiced 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 traditional Andean home atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had singani grape spirit as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Charquekan is the place to start.