Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring tender dough and a savory 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 of chopped heart of palm (palmito)
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 lukewarm 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 of chopped heart of palm (palmito)
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 lukewarm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon dried oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all fresh produce, pantry staples, and specialized Brazilian ingredients like palmito (heart of palm) and cheiro-verde at local supermarkets or dedicated food markets in the fresh produce and international aisles.
Preparation method
- Combine 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, 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
- Allow the filling to cool completely before assembling the empanadas
- Roll out portions of dough with a rolling pin until they are 2mm thick
- Cut out 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
- Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk, and bake in an oven preheated to 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 it stays crispy and prevents it from opening in the oven.
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