Brazilian Empanadas Recipe

Name: Brazilian Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1 egg; 1/2 cup beer; 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and palms cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup sherry wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch dice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg yolk; oil, for frying

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup beer
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and palms cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
oil, for frying

1
Sift together the flour, salt, and turmeric.
2
Work in the butter and shortening until it has a cornmeal-like consistency.
3
Add the egg and the beer, and work until incorporated.
4
Cover with a wet towel, and rest for 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, saute the onion, tomatoes, and hearts of palm in butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft.
6
Deglaze with the sherry.
7
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature.
10
Preheat oil to 350u00b0F.
11
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten into rounds approximately 3-inches in diameter.
12
Spoon 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each round, fold the dough in half, brush edges with egg yolk, and pinch to seal.
13
Fry the empanadas for 4 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Brazilian Empanadas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brazilian Empanadas

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