EMPANADAS

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Traditional Columbian empanadas are made with shredded beef and pork. This variation uses ground pork and chorizo. Try them with aji picante or with your favorite salsa for a unique appetizer.

Provided by Patrick Johnson

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

DOUGH
1 1/2 c masarepa (precooked yellow cornmeal)
2 c water
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 Tbsp sazon goya with azafran (available in latin seciton of your supermarket)
1/2 tsp salt
FILLING
2 c white potatoes, diced and peeled
1 chicken bouillon tablet
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c white onion, chopped
1 c tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 lb ground pork
1/4 lb chorizo, fresh mexican
lime wedges and aji picante (see recipe in "sauces and dips")

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare the dough place the masarepa in a large bowl. Add sazon Goya and salt and stir to mix well. Add the water and oil and mix to form dough. Pat the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cover with plastic and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • 2. While the dough is resting, cook the potatoes in a pot with water and the bouillon tablet for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and gently mash the potatoes. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion and sweat for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Add the ground pork and chorizo. Cook for about 15 minutes until the mixture is fairly dry.
  • 5. Add the mashed potatoes to the meat mixture and mix well.
  • 6. Break small portions of the dough, about 1 ½ tablespoons each, and form into a ball by rolling between the palms of your hands.
  • 7. Place the balls of dough between two pieces of plastic and roll each out very thinly to form a circle. Remove the top plastic and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each.
  • 8. Using the plastic underneath, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork.
  • 9. Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 360° F.
  • 10. Carefully place 3 or 4 empanadas at a time in the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden on all sides.
  • 11. Using a slotted spoon transfer the empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with ají and lime wedges on the side.

Rudayna Ahmed
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These empanadas were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Max maverick
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I followed the recipe exactly and my empanadas turned out perfect. They were golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the filling was moist and flavorful.


Usman Abdulkadir
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These empanadas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still good.


Dennis Wanami
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my empanadas turned out dry and crumbly.


Bk Villain
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These empanadas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Karen Tunks
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I made these empanadas for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


oyindamola adeniyi
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The empanadas were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still good.


Mohammod amirali Amir ali
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These empanadas were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


edward appau
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I'm not a huge fan of empanadas, but these were surprisingly good. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful.


m suham
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The empanada dough was a bit difficult to work with, but the final product was worth it. The empanadas were delicious!


Ronitah Faith
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These empanadas were a little too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Agado Esther
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I followed the recipe exactly and the empanadas turned out perfect. They were golden brown and crispy on the outside, and the filling was moist and flavorful.


hi lol
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These empanadas were amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was savory and flavorful.


Kimera David
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is delicious.


Sudais Qayyum
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These empanadas were a hit! The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


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