When bananas arrived in El Salvador, they began to elaborate certain dishes that became traditional recipes.
A bit of history
In a broader context, since the 17th century, empanadas prepared with plantain appeared in the recipe books of this country.
An important aspect of the empanada in El Salvador is that it is one of the few countries where the version is made with plantain. Popularly, it is made with flour dough. And, it is the way it is prepared in various South American countries.
Well, in some countries, it is made with flour and not plantain dough, and the filling is commonly with meat or cheese.
A culinary delight
Empanadas are one of the typical delights of El Salvador, with a plantain base and filled with either beans or custard.
Although nowadays they can be filled with various elements such as cheese or even jam.
But, the preferred and most frequent filling is beans and custard. In addition, they commonly add sugar for a better taste, and if desired, a touch of cinnamon as well.
Thanks to these characteristics and mixtures of flavors, both sweet and savory, this dish has become a Salvadoran cultural tradition.
