DEEP-FRIED MASA TURNOVERS WITH CRAB
Categories Blender Olive Shellfish Tomato Fry Cinco de Mayo Buffet Crab Hot Pepper Spring Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For filling:
- Puree tomatoes in blender. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Mix in olives, chiles, and dried herbs, then tomato puree. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until most liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in crab and parsley; season with salt.
- For dough:
- Combine fresh masa or masa harina mixture, lard, flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Knead well, adding warm water by tablespoonfuls as needed until dough is soft but not sticky. Divide into 12 balls. Place on sheet of foil. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cut out two 8-inch rounds from heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Place 1 plastic round on bottom half of tortilla press. Place 1 dough round in center and top with second plastic round. Close tortilla press, pressing dough to 5-inch round. Peel off top plastic. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon filling onto half of dough. Using plastic as aid, fold dough over filling, peel back plastic, and seal edges. Flip turnover onto hand; peel off bottom plastic. Place turnover on foil-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Pour enough oil into large skillet to reach depth of 3/4 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 375°F. Fry 3 turnovers at a time until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange turnovers on platter and serve.
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Dlzar
dlzar@yahoo.comThese turnovers were delicious! I especially loved the crispy masa dough.
Fahmid Khan
fahmid-khan41@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved these turnovers. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the masa dough was crispy and flaky.
Sk Sazum 1_8_8
s-1_8_8@gmail.comThese turnovers were a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.
Makayla Brown
makayla41@hotmail.co.ukI loved the combination of flavors in these turnovers. The crab filling was creamy and flavorful, and the masa dough was crispy and flaky.
Mohammad Mohmedi
mohammad_mohmedi@yahoo.comThese turnovers were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Nantale Jannat
jannat87@hotmail.co.ukI've never had masa turnovers before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were delicious!
Mandisa Sijila
sijila@gmail.comThese turnovers were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were a hit at my party!
Abdirahmaan Mohamed
mohamed31@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turnovers didn't turn out crispy. They were still tasty, but not what I was expecting.
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i.j99@hotmail.comThese turnovers were delicious! I especially loved the crispy masa dough.
Kyree Smith
s@aol.comI had a hard time finding crab meat, so I used shrimp instead. The turnovers still turned out great!
Anthony Njuguna
anthonyn84@aol.comThese turnovers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Md Arfad
arfad-m@hotmail.comI've been looking for a good recipe for masa turnovers and this one is perfect. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jessica-lee September
j16@yahoo.comThese turnovers were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mauricio Andrez Diaz
mauricioa11@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of crab, but I loved these turnovers. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the masa dough was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again with different fillings.
Nusrat Maya
nusrat-m@hotmail.comThese turnovers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The filling was delicious and the dough was crispy and flaky. I'll definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Maria Nampijja
maria.nampijja5@hotmail.co.ukI made these turnovers for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.
shahinur tech
s9@hotmail.comThese turnovers are so good! The crab filling is creamy and flavorful, and the masa dough is crispy and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ezenduka Ikechukwu Kelvin Ezenduka Ikechukwu
e.ikechukwu68@gmail.comI've never worked with masa dough before, but this recipe was easy to follow. The turnovers turned out perfectly and were a big hit with my family.
Daniel Mathendu
daniel29@yahoo.comThese turnovers were a hit at my last party! The filling was flavorful and the masa dough was crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.