Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tapioca Baiana: Yucca Starch Empanadas


What is it? Made from yucca starch (povilho), it's a delicious empanada with a unique texture, somewhat gummy with a crunch. You can fill it with what ever you want. traditionally filled with carne seca (dried Brazilian meat), cheese, coconut, and doce de leite. For this recipe we filled it with mango, shredded coconut and pepper jack cheese.