Ecuadorian Empanadas De Viento - Cheese Empanadas - Ecuadorean – a delicious recipe with flour, baking powder, lard, salt, warm water, lemon juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Mix flour and baking powder well. Cut in shortening.
2
Mix water, salt and lemon juice. Stir well.
3
Blend water into the flour mixture, a bit at a time until you get a soft dough. Knead it well.
4
Roll out dough until it is pretty thin. Cut circles with a cup or cutter, of the size you desire.
5
Start heating your oil.
6
Put 1 tbsp filling (depending on size of circles you have cut) into the middle of each circle. Fold over and turn the edges to seal well.
7
Fry them in a skillet, with a lot of oil. Spoon hot oil over them as they fry, so that both sides get golden and you don't have to turn them. They puff up as you spoon the oil over them.
8
Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with sugar and serve immediately, as the dough and the cheese hardens when they get cold.
1609
kcal
Calories
140
g
Fat
68
g
Carbs
23
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 ounce lard or 1 ounce shortening, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.
Yes, Ecuadorian Empanadas De Viento - Cheese Empanadas - Ecuadorean falls under the General 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.
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