Brazilian recipe
Simple Homemade Empanadas with Crispy Dough (Empanada)
Discover how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring a tender dough and a succulent heart of palm filling, 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 hearts of palm (palmito)
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
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 fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped hearts of palm (palmito)
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
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 grocery stores or supermarkets. Look for the 'canned goods' section for the heart of palm and olives. Fresh produce is located in the fruits and vegetables aisle, while basics like butter and flour are found in the pantry staples section.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salt 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 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, hearts 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 2mm thick
- Cut out 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
- Arrange 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 great 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, 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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