Brazilian recipe
Simple homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and very practical Brazilian empanada. Featuring a soft dough and juicy heart of palm filling, it is perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g of butter or margarine
½ cup of chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 deseeded and chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups of wheat flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
½ cup of chopped parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart of palm
1 deseeded and chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups of wheat flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients, such as heart of palm and fresh herbs, at local neighborhood markets and grocery stores in the fresh produce and canned goods aisles.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salted water gradually 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 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
- 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 crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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