Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade pastry with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and very practical Brazilian-style empanada. Features a soft dough and juicy heart of palm filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g butter or margarine
½ cup chopped parsley and chives
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 chopped tomato without seeds
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped parsley and chives
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 chopped tomato without seeds
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in local supermarkets and fresh produce markets. Heart of palm and olives are typically found in the canned and jarred goods section, while fresh herbs are available in the produce aisle.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salted water little by little in a medium bowl
- Work the mixture with your hands until you get a uniform dough that no longer sticks to your fingers
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes very smooth and consistent
- 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, heart of palm, salt, pepper, parsley and chives, 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 reaching 2mm 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
- 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 won over Brazilian dining tables due to its versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a simple heart of palm filling to prepare. You can vary the flavor by using chicken, beef, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool completely before closing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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