Ingredient appreciation — what makes Empanadas special

What sets Empanadas apart is the handling of Colombian hogao tomato sauce. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the savoury and satisfying result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Colombian cuisine varies dramatically between the coastal Caribbean, Andean, and Amazonian regions. The a family Sunday sancocho atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Águila beer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Empanadas is the place to start.