Empanadas




Empanadas de Yuca

Empanadas vary by country and region. It is a popular food in many hispanic countries. These delicious fried or baked appetizers are perfect for any occasion.
In the Dominican Republic, Cativía is a type of empanada made out of yuca or cassava. This comes from our Taino heritage. Yuca is made into this cassava flour (a.k.a tapioca flour), which is then filled with any kind of filling you choose. You fill it up, close it, fry it, and voilà.