Brazilian recipe
Handmade snack with crispy pastry (Empanada)
Discover how to make this delicious and practical Brazilian snack. Features a tender dough and a succulent palm heart filling that is 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 seeded and chopped tomato
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-style olives
½ tablespoon of dried oregano
½ cup of chopped fresh herbs (cheiro-verde)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 jar of chopped palm hearts (palmito)
1 seeded and chopped tomato
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-style olives
½ tablespoon of dried oregano
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets, with fresh produce like tomatoes, onions, and cheiro-verde in the vegetables section. Palm hearts (palmito) and pitted olives are commonly available in the canned goods aisle.
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 it reaches 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 earned its place on Brazilian tables due to its incredible versatility. This version offers a dough that melts in your mouth paired with a simple-to-prepare palm heart filling. You can easily vary the flavor using chicken, ground beef, 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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