Salteñas are a type of empanada found in Bolivia, and one of Bolivias most famous and beloved culinary exports. Like many such foodstuffs, the exact composition varies, but salteñas are generally notable for a few features: a sweet and spicy flavor, a more liquid-y filling than other empanadas, and a filling containing a wider variety of ingredients--sort of like a whole meal in a pocket, like a pot pie. A typical salteña might contain something like chicken, a whole hard-boiled egg, raisins, peas, carrots, potatoes, and olives, as an example. Vegetarian or vegan salteñas are less commonly found due to the relative lack of vegetarianism in Bolivia, but there is nothing in the definition of the dish that precludes a vegan salteña.

Salteñas are also a great option for a meal on a budget. You can often find them for $2 or $3 at local restaurants or food stands, and with their everything-but-the-kitchen-sink fillings and larger size, one or two can easily make a satisfying meal.

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  • WhoaSlowDownMaurice [they/them, undecided]
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    2 years ago

    I've never seen anyone who describes themselves as "brutally honest" say something that's kind in addition to being honest. They've all just used it as an excuse to be rude

    • Grownbravy [they/them]
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      2 years ago

      They seem to like to copy the “edgy comedian” thinking that unsaid things are better out in the open, and that person sucks

    • Quimby [any, any]
      hexagon
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      2 years ago

      I am brutally honest and kind!!! But I think maybe that's an autism thing.

    • mao_zedonk [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      I try to live by the adage "never say something nice behind someone's back." If you have something nice to say about someone you should tell them that, not just other people.

    • thethirdgracchi [he/him, they/them]
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      2 years ago

      "Folks I'm brutally honest and I'm going to be brutal here, those shoes work shockingly well with those pants like geez dude ok go off"