Fricasé

Fricasé at this place was fine. The simple and honest flavour was there but not distinguished. llajua chilli salsa was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empa…

I spent an afternoon making Fricasé from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting llajua chilli salsa right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The simple and honest result was rewarding once I got it right. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with …

Fricasé here was solidly made — hearty and filling without anything to complain about. llajua chilli salsa was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. The a trad…

I grew up eating Fricasé and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the subtly spiced was right, ají amarillo was handled the way it should be. salteñas are distinct from Argentinian empanadas with a juicy broth filling. Growing up it …

I had never tried Fricasé before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The earthy from Andean ingredients taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. chuño freeze-dried potato is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a t…