Making the perfect batch of empanadas cambray

If you've never tried empanadas cambray , you are seriously missing out on one of the best treats from the Valle del Cauca region in Colombia. Unlike the savory corn-based empanadas most people think about when they hear title, these are a whole different character. They're sweet, crumbly, and have this excellent texture that arrives from using cassava starch rather than cornmeal. If you have got a sweet tooth but also crave some thing slightly salty and buttery, this will be exactly what you should be creating this weekend. ...

March 24, 2026 · 7 min · Malesenka Gian