Empanadas de Plátano are sweet, stuffed fritters made by mashing ripe plantains into a smooth dough, shaping them by hand, and filling them with either leche poleada (a sweet milk custard) or refried black beans, then deep-fried until golden and lightly crisp outside. These empanadas are beloved across El Salvador, especially in La Libertad, San Vicente, and rural towns, where they’re served for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. The soft plantain dough creates a naturally sweet shell that complements the creamy or savory filling.

Common variations include rolling them in sugar after frying or adding grated coconut to the custard for extra richness.

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