Northwestern Recipes

Northwestern Argentine cuisine preserves the most Indigenous and Andean character in the country, centered in provinces like Salta, Jujuy, and Tucumán. Empanadas salteñas (baked meat empanadas), locro (a hearty corn and bean stew), tamales, and humita (fresh corn tamales) are defining dishes. Llama, quinoa, and potatoes reflect Andean highland traditions. Piquant condiments and slow-cooked stews distinguish this region from the beef-centric pampas cuisine of Buenos Aires.