Brazilian recipe
Simple homemade empanada with crispy dough (Empanada)
Learn how to make a delicious and practical Brazilian-style empanada. Features a tender, golden dough and a succulent palm heart filling perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
100g of butter or margarine
½ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped palm hearts (palmito)
1 seedless tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups of wheat flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted black olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
½ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped palm hearts (palmito)
1 seedless tomato, chopped
1 egg yolk for brushing
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups of wheat flour
1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup of warm water
1 cup of pitted black olives
½ tablespoon of oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets and open-air markets. Look for palm hearts (palmito) in the canned goods section; if unavailable, marinated artichoke hearts or hearts of palm are suitable substitutes.
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 floured surface 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, palm hearts, 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 a 2mm 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.
- 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 that has won over Brazilian tables due to its versatility. This version features a dough that melts in your mouth and a simple-to-prepare palm heart filling. You can vary the flavors by using chicken, beef, or tuna. The secret is to let the filling cool completely before sealing the dough to ensure crispiness and prevent it from opening in the oven.
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