Panamanian brunch: picadillo de bofe con hojaldas. In most of Latin America, "picadillo" denotes a mince, but this chunky style is typical for Panama. And although "bofe" (Bo-fay) is literally beef lung, this word might be a colloquialism in the spirit of "man-and-wife lung slices." That is, the meat might have come from some other part of the beast instead.
As for the hojaldas (oh-Hahl-dahs), these derive their name from the Spanish for "leaf." Torn bits of this excellent fresh-made frybread helped me scarf up the bofe. If you're dining with a buddy or two (the shop's tiny counter seats only three), consider an extra order of hojaldas on the side.
H/T EV Grieve
KC Gourmet Empanadas
38 Ave. B (3rd-4th Sts.), Manhattan
917-675-7039
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