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Nutritional Values
480kcal
20gProtein
50gCarbs
22gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Salteñas de Uyuni
How to order / say it
Say it
Salteñas de Uyuni — [Sal-TEH-nyas de Oo-YOO-ni]
Order
I'd like a Uyuni salteña, please.
Locally
Quisiera una salteña de Uyuni, por favor.
Say locally
Baked pastry filled with savory meat and vegetables.
Why try it?
Salteñas de Uyuni are a must-try street food that reflects Uyuni's adaptation of popular Bolivian flavors with unique local twists. They are beloved by locals as a morning snack highlighting traditional cooking techniques.
How it tastes
The crust is flaky and slightly sweet with a savory and juicy filling of meat, potatoes, peas, and spices. Warm spices and the broth-rich filling deliver a comforting umami taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Salteñas originated in the early 19th century but gained regional uniqueness in Uyuni by the mid-20th century with the incorporation of more locally grown ingredients. They became iconic as Uyuni catered to travelers heading to the salt flats.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g beef
- 🥕 100 g potato
- 🥕 50 g peas
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🌾 250 g flour
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧂 1 tbsp paprika
- 🥚 1 egg
Method
- 1 Prepare the dough by mixing flour, butter, and water.
- 2 Cook beef, potatoes, peas, and spices until tender.
- 3 Roll dough, fill with mixture, and bake till golden.
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