Brazilian recipe
Homemade crispy pastry (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and very practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring tender dough and a succulent palm heart filling, it is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g butter or margarine
½ cup chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped palm hearts
1 seedless tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted black olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped palm hearts
1 seedless tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted black olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets and island grocers. Look for palm hearts (palmito) in the canned goods aisle, and fresh herbs in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salt water gradually in a medium bowl
- Work the mixture with your hands until you obtain a uniform dough that no longer sticks to your fingers
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is very homogeneous and smooth
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to make it easier to roll out
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 2 minutes over high heat
- Add the tomato, palm hearts, salt, pepper, parsley and scallions, oregano, and olives
- Cook the filling for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring well, then turn off the heat
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the empanadas
- Roll out portions of the dough with a rolling pin until they reach 2mm in thickness
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or the rim of a large glass
- Distribute the filling in the center, fold the dough, and seal the edges by pressing with your fingers
- Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with the yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes
Observations
The empanada is a classic that has won over Brazilian tables due to its versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a palm heart filling that is simple to prepare. You can vary the flavor by using chicken, beef, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool down completely before sealing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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