Cuisine : Empanadas - How to make this awesome Colombian dish

 


*Empanadas** are a popular and delicious dish in many Latin American countries, including Colombia. Here's a general overview of how to make Colombian-style empanadas:


**Ingredients:**


**For the Dough:**

1. **Harina de Maíz (Cornmeal):** 2 cups

2. **Water:** 2 cups

3. **Salt:** 1 teaspoon

4. **Oil or butter:** 1-2 tablespoons (optional, for added richness)


**For the Filling:**

1. **Ground Beef or Chicken:** Cooked and seasoned with onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt.

2. **Potatoes:** Boiled, mashed, and seasoned.

3. **Hard-Boiled Eggs:** Sliced.

4. **Green Onions:** Chopped.

5. **Cilantro:** Chopped.

6. **Cumin, Paprika, Salt, and Pepper:** To taste.


**Instructions:**


1. **Prepare the Dough:**

   - Combine the cornmeal, salt, and water in a bowl. Mix until you have a smooth, pliable dough.

   - Optionally, add oil or butter to the dough for added flavor and texture.


2. **Make the Filling:**

   - Cook the ground meat with onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt until fully cooked.

   - Boil potatoes, mash them, and season to taste.

   - Mix the meat, mashed potatoes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.


3. **Assemble the Empanadas:**

   - Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it into a disc using a rolling pin or your hands.

   - Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the disc.

   - Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Seal the edges by pressing them together or using a fork.


4. **Fry or Bake:**

   - Heat oil in a pan for frying or preheat the oven for baking.

   - Fry the empanadas until golden brown on both sides, or bake them in the oven until crispy.


5. **Serve:**

   - Drain fried empanadas on paper towels to remove excess oil.

   - Serve them warm, and you can pair them with salsa, guacamole, or other dipping sauces.


Empanadas are versatile, and the filling can be adapted to personal preferences. Enjoy these savory treats as appetizers, snacks, or a main course!

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