Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and highly practical Brazilian empanada. Featuring 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 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 black olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar chopped heart of palm
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 black olives
½ tablespoon oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets or neighborhood fresh produce markets. Heart of palm is available in the canned goods aisle, and fresh herbs (cheiro-verde) are easily found in the vegetable section.
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 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, cheiro-verde, 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 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 crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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