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Empanadas 08

Make Empanadas 08 at home with Masa Harina, Boiling Water, Salt, Ground Turmeric Or Achiote Oil, and Butter Melted. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Measure the masa harina into a bowl and pour the boiling water over it, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon. Let cool.

2. 2

   When cool, sift in the flour, salt, and turmeric. (If using achiote oil and not ground turmeric, wait until the end of step 2 to add the oil.) Mix well into the masa harina.

3. 3

   Add half the beaten egg.

4. 4

   When the egg has been incorporated, add the melted butter and achiote oil.

5. 5

   Knead briefly to blend the dough.

6. 6

   Roll out between sheets of floured wax paper to a thickness of 1/8 inch.

7. 7

   Using a glass or cookie cutter, cut into 3-inch circles.

8. 8

   Place the filling in the center of each circle.

9. 9

   Brush the remaining beaten egg around the edges of the circles.

10. 10

    Fold the circles in half over the filling and firmly press the edges together.

11. 11

    Brush the top of the joining edge with the beaten egg, fold the edges over, and press down to seal.

12. 12

    Flute the edges.

13. 13

    Fry in deep oil heated to 370 degrees until they are golden brown.

14. 14

    Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them in a hot oven on paper towels to drain.

15. 15

    Keep in a hot oven until all the empanadas have been fried, then serve.

16. 16

    Fry the meat in the oil, stirring until lightly browned.

17. 17

    Add all the other ingredients to the pan.

18. 18

    Stir thoroughly and simmer on very low heat, covered, for at least 40 minutes, adding more water if needed.

19. 19

    Reduce the sauce so that the mix is soft but not runny, being careful not to burn the ingredients.

20. 20

    Remove the pan from the heat and follow the directions above for filling empanadas.