Salteñas de Carne

Bolivia · Latin America

Short description: A baked hand pie with a sturdy crimp and saucy meat filling that is often eaten as a morning snack.
Ingredients: A sweet-edged pastry wraps beef, potatoes, peas, olives, raisins, chile, and a broth-rich filling.
Cultural note: Part of bakery and street-snack routines, these pastries are prized for staying sealed until the first careful bite releases the hot juices.
Common misconception: The filling should be juicy, not dry; the pastry is built to hold broth as it bakes.

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