Brazilian recipe
Homemade crispy pastry turnovers (Empanada)
Discover how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring a tender dough and a succulent palm heart filling, this recipe is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g butter or margarine
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped palm hearts
1 tomato, seeded and 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 Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon dried oregano
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped palm hearts
1 tomato, seeded and 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 Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon dried oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce, palm hearts, and pantry staples in the vegetable and international aisle sections of local food stores and supermarkets. Use high-quality butter for the best results.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salted 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 surface lightly dusted with flour until it is smooth and homogeneous
- 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, fresh herbs, oregano, and olives
- Cook the filling for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring well, then turn off the heat
- Allow the filling to cool down completely before assembling the empanadas
- Roll out portions of the dough with a rolling pin until 2mm thick
- Cut circles of dough using a pastry 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
- Place on a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes
Observations
The empanada is a classic that has earned its place on Brazilian tables thanks to its incredible versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a simple-to-prepare palm heart filling. Feel free to vary the flavors by using chicken, beef, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool down completely before sealing the dough to ensure a crispy texture and prevent the pastries from opening in the oven.
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