As a result of a few people back home not knowing about empanadas, I have decided to detail my empanada making episode, so here goes...........................
- From the supermarket purchase some ready made bases. (that's the easy part)
- Decide on the filling. Some traditional options include - cheese and ham, vegetable, beef or chicken.
- My filling - chicken, mushroom, garlic, red pepper, salt, pepper and a sprinkle of curry powder. Chop all these ingredients up really finely and the fry them up. When cooked, place a tablespoon full on each base.
- Fold the base over and the crimp the edge so as the filling doesn't ooze out!!!
- Egg the little fold-overs (empanadas) and then bake them in the oven at a medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Take out the oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy as a snack or as a starter to a meal.
Empanadas always go down well with some wine -
my recommendation Trapiche Merlot Syrah (2008).
A fantastic combination!
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