Ingredient appreciation — what makes Salteñas special

What sets Salteñas apart is the handling of llajua chilli salsa. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy from Andean ingredients 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, Salteñas is the place to start.