Day 177 of 365 Things To Do in Panama

Day 177 of 365 Things To Do in Panama. Enjoy an Empanada!

Empanadas are a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried. The name comes from the Spanish verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. They are thought to have originated in Spain, where the Empanada Festival is part of Galician culture.

Empanadas are made by folding dough over a stuffing, which may consist of meat, cheese, seafood, vegetables. Enjoy!