Cassava Empanadas
Catering food and drink supplier · Ravenswood ·
Cassava-based gluten-free empanadas, rolls & pizza shipped
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Cassava-based gluten-free empanadas, rolls & pizza shipped
"This Chicago shop, founded and run by Jorge Flores, focuses on cassava-based baked goods rooted in Ecuadorian traditions, such as meat-filled empanadas and cheese-flavored pan de yuca. Flores, who opened the business after returning frequently to Ecuador, built a concept around nostalgia and gluten-free appeal: roughly 95% of customers love the distinctive chewy dough while a small minority mistake its texture for undercooking, and about 20% of patrons seek it specifically because they are celiac or gluten-free. The operation uses processed cassava flour that has been rendered safe of cyanide-related toxins, and the owner prefers cassava in flour form for empanadas and breads even though he occasionally eats the boiled root." - Sylvio Martins
"This Irving Park caterer takes celiac disease very seriously and makes its signature empanadas with cassava — a tropical plant with an edible tuberous root— root starch. They’re stuffed with fillings like Angus steak, pulled pork, roasted chicken, smoked sausage, and roasted veggies. The chewy cassava cheese rolls are terrific too. For added convenience, all items can be shipped anywhere in the country. Local ordering for pickup and delivery is available through Grubhub and Uber Eats." - Jeffy Mai
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