Argentine cuisine: Traditional recipes for spinach fritters and tuna empanadas

Traditional Argentine culinary recipes are highlighted, featuring classic dishes such as spinach fritters and tuna empanadas.

Chef Alexis Domínguez of La Boquería shares a recipe for spinach fritters, a staple in Buenos Aires eateries. The preparation involves cooking fresh spinach, sautéing it with red onion and garlic, and mixing it with eggs, flour, and parmesan cheese. A key tip for achieving the correct texture is to drain the spinach thoroughly before adding it to the batter.

Additionally, the classic tuna empanada recipe attributed to Doña Petrona is detailed. These empanadas utilize a light white sauce base mixed with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and seasonings like nutmeg. The recipe can be made using store-bought puff pastry or a homemade version consisting of flour, butter, lemon juice, and ice water.