Variations of empanadas in the world

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The history of empanadas dates back to ancient times when nomads traveled with easily transportable food. Today, these delicious bites are an integral part of the cuisine of many countries around the world, each with its own unique variation. In this article, we will explore the different variations of empanadas in several countries.

Italy

Empanadas are known as calzone, a pastry filled usually with mozzarella, tomatoes and ham. However, there are also sweet variants, such as calzone di ricotta, filled with ricotta and sugar.

France

Empanadas are known as turnovers, and are often filled with potatoes, spinach or cheese. They are also popular in a sweet version, with an apple or cherry filling.

Russia

Empanadas are called pirozhki, small breads filled with meat, cabbage, mushrooms or cheese. They are often served as a snack or side dish.

Mexico

Empanadas are called empanadas de maíz and are often filled with ground meat, potatoes, vegetables and spices. They are often served with salsa or sour cream.

Venezuela

Empanadas are called empanadas de harina de maíz and are usually filled with ground meat, cheese, black beans and vegetables. They are often served with a spicy sauce.

Colombia

Empanadas are called empanadas de carne, often stuffed with ground meat, potatoes, vegetables and spices. They are often accompanied by pico de gallo, a salsa made with tomatoes, onions and cilantro.

Peru

Empanadas are called empanadas de carne or de pollo, often stuffed with ground meat or chicken, vegetables, potatoes and spices. They are often served with salsa de rocoto, a hot sauce made from chilies.

Chile

The empanadas are called empanadas de pino, often stuffed with ground meat, olives, raisins and onions. They are often served hot with a glass of red wine.

Maghreb

In the Maghreb countries, empanadas are called bourek, often stuffed with minced meat, spices and vegetables. They are often served with mint tea.

Japan

Empanadas are called kare pan, a dough filled with Japanese curry and meat or vegetables. They are often served as a snack in convenience stores.

China

There is a variation of empanada called"jiaozi". These little turnovers are usually filled with minced meat, vegetables and mushrooms, and are often served boiled or grilled.

Mongolia

There are empanadas called"buuz". They are traditionally filled with lamb, onions and herbs, and are steamed.

Indonesia

The variant of empanada is called"pastel". It is usually filled with minced meat, vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, and is often fried or baked. Pastels are very popular in Indonesia and are often served as snacks or at parties and celebrations.

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