Brazilian recipe
Simple Homemade Empanada with Crispy Dough (Empanada)
Master the art of making these delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanadas. Featuring a tender, flaky dough and a juicy heart-of-palm filling, they are perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g of butter or margarine
½ cup of chopped fresh parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart-of-palm
1 chopped tomato, seeds removed
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups of all-purpose 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 fresh parsley and scallions
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped heart-of-palm
1 chopped tomato, seeds removed
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 cups of all-purpose 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 at local supermarkets and neighborhood grocery stores. Look for canned heart-of-palm in the canned vegetables aisle. If needed, you may substitute Portuguese olives for any standard green pitted olive.
Preparation method
- Mix the flour, butter, and salted water gradually in a medium-sized 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 floured surface until it is 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.
- Allow the filling to 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.
- 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 staple that has won over Brazilian tables thanks to its versatility. This version features a melt-in-your-mouth pastry and a straightforward heart-of-palm filling. You can easily switch up the flavor profile by using chicken, beef, or tuna instead. The secret is to let the filling cool completely before sealing the dough to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent the pastries from popping open in the oven.
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