empanadas

The name Empanadas is derived from the Spanish verb //empanar//, which means "to wrap or coat in bread." They are made by by folding a circle-shaped piece of dough over stuffing, in Ecuador it is usually //cuy// or another type of meat, and are then deep fried or baked. There are many types and variations of Empanadas around the world, ranging from chickpea filled //simbusak//, in Iraq, to stuffed dumplings served in Asia.
 * Empanadas or Meat Filled Pastries**