Hidden amongst Kensington Market’s vintage clothing and bustling fruit markets is a little Chilean gem called “Jumbo Empanadas.” At first glance, one might assume this aesthetically simplistic eatery is… well, simple. But for what “Jumbo Empanadas” lacks in flashy décor, it makes up for in flavour. And I’m not talking about just the food.

An authentic empanada recipe from the web log of Rebecca Caro, From Argentina With Love.

Although I’m a big fan of authentic empanadas with handshaped edges in a spiral pattern, I sometimes use an empanada press, or dough press.

The secret of a good empanada is the dough. That’s the first thing you will taste when taking a bite.