Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Empanada with Crispy Dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Featuring a 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 parsley and spring onions
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 warm water
1 cup pitted Portuguese olives
½ tablespoon oregano
½ cup chopped parsley and spring onions
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 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 hearts of palm in the canned vegetable aisle, and ensure you pick up fresh herbs from the produce section.
Preparation method
- Mix 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 dusted with flour until it becomes 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, parsley and spring onions, oregano, and olives
- Cook the filling for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring well, then turn off the heat
- Let the filling cool down 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 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 incredible versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth paired with a simple-to-prepare heart of palm filling. You can easily vary the flavor by using chicken, meat, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool down completely before sealing the dough to ensure a perfect crunch and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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