Empanadas as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Empanadas is absolutely in that category. The richly caramelised quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. yerba mate does work that no substitute can replicate.

Argentina consumes more beef per capita than almost any other country. There's something about the a Buenos Aires steakhouse context that reinforces the comfort effect. Fernet and cola alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.