The delicacy no one wants to miss: planes are landing at the airport for the most delicious empanadas!
The delicacy no one wants to miss: planes are landing at the airport for the most delicious empanadas!
Tucumán-style empanadas became a trend on social media thanks to a celebrity who couldn't resist getting off a plane to take a dozen home.
It's no secret that Tucumán-style empanadas, the richest and most famous in the country, are a sensation among Argentinians and even people around the world. Juicy and with an unparalleled flavor resulting from a perfect combination of hand-cut flank steak, onion, egg, and scallions, empanadas are the favorite dish of all who visit our region and can't help but be drawn to this delicacy. Besides being found in every bar and restaurant in the province, this treat can also be found in the main passenger terminals for land and air travel to and from the province, fulfilling the dream of those who want to take a taste of Tucumán home with them.
On this occasion, the aroma of Tucumán-style empanadas, ingrained in the collective consciousness of every Argentinian, reached the skies and caught the attention of one of the country's most famous personalities: Marcelo Tinelli. During his return trip to Argentina, the driver made a detour to bring home two dozen of what he called "the most delicious empanadas in the world," as he described them in his Instagram stories, which quickly went viral among his millions of followers.
It's worth noting that the Tucumán-style empanada consistently appears in national and international gastronomy rankings. This year, for example, it was chosen as the best empanada in the country by the specialized website Visiting Argentina, which invited thousands of users to vote. Furthermore, the culinary magazine Taste Atlas ranked the Tucumán delicacy among the 10 best savory pastries in the world, alongside other traditional dishes such as Bosnian burek, Italian focaccia, Brazilian pastel, and Malaysian karipap. According to the renowned website, Tucumán empanadas maintain ancestral recipes that distinguish them from other varieties in the country. It also suggests pairing them with local wines.
Want to learn how to make an authentic Tucumán-style empanada? Check out the recipe here:
https://www.tucumanturismo.gob.ar/articulos/articulo/806/empanada-tucumana
