Argentinian Empanadas (Empanadas Argentinas)

Empanadas argentinas, or Argentinian empanadas, make up a group of traditional Argentinian pastries filled with a variety of ingredients, from meat to cheese and vegetables. Although they are mostly enjoyed in their savory form, there are sweet dessert varieties filled with ingredients such as dulce de leche and quince.

The dough, typically made with wheat flour, is rolled thin and folded over a filling, and the resulting parcel is then baked or fried to golden perfection. Traditional empanadas often feature ingredients such as ground beef, onions, and spices, giving them a robust and savory flavor.

Still, each region of Argentina boasts its own unique style and flavor profiles - small and spicy from Salta, large Mendoza-style ones with garlic and olives, ones from Cordillera with lamb, and so on. Empanadas argentinas are not just a culinary delight; they are also a cultural symbol (empanadas criollas have even been declared a Cultural Heritage of Food and Gastronomy by the Argentine Ministry of Culture).

They are enjoyed as a quick snack, a light lunch, or a hearty dinner and are often served during parties and various festivities.