Brazilian recipe
Easy homemade empanada with flaky pastry (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian empanada. Featuring tender dough and a juicy hearts 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 hearts of palm (palmito)
1 seeded and chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
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 seeded and chopped tomato
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
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 ingredients, including pantry staples like flour and olive oil, in the baking and canned goods aisles of any major local supermarket. Hearts of palm and Portuguese olives are typically available in the international or specialty foods 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, 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 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 them on a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk, and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes.
Observations
Empanada is a classic that has won over Brazilian tables due to its incredible versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a simple-to-prepare hearts of palm filling. You can vary the flavor by using chicken, beef, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool down completely before sealing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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