Puerto Rican Empanadas de Yuca are yuca (cassava root) patties filled with a savory pork or chicken filling and then baked to delicious perfection.
Every time I make Empanadas de Yuca, it always brings back memories of driving the scenic roads of Puerto Rico, passing by roadside kiosks where the enticing aroma of charcoal-grilled foods fills the air! Deliciously seasoned Pollo al Carbon, smoky Pinchos de Carne, Pinchos de Pollo, savory alcapurrias (green banana fritters) and, of course, empanadas all cooking over lump charcoal. All delicious foods on their own of course but extra flavorful cooked over lump charcoal!
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