Brazilian recipe
Simple homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian empanada. Featuring a tender dough and a succulent heart of palm filling, it 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 heart of palm
1 seeded tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped heart of palm
1 seeded tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt dissolved in 1 cup lukewarm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce and staples such as flour, olive oil, and butter in the produce and baking aisles of any local Fijian supermarket or municipal market. For specific ingredients like hearts of palm, check the imported canned goods section.
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 floured surface until it is very 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, heart of palm, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, 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 are 2mm thick
- Cut circles of dough using a cutter or the rim of a large glass
- Distribute the filling in the center, fold the dough over, 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 tables due to its versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a heart of palm filling that is simple to prepare. You can vary the flavor by using chicken, meat, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool completely before closing the dough to ensure it stays crispy and to prevent the pastry from opening in the oven.
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