Brazilian Empanadas (Not yet rated)
Submitted by lion90
Pastries stuffed with hearts of palm and shrimp.
Cal: 198 Fat: 10g Carbs: 21g Protein: 5g Fiber: 1g
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Original recipe serves 20
Directions
Prep: 25 min | Cook: 25 min | Ready in: 50 min
- Sift together the flour, salt, and tumeric.
- Work in the butter and shortening until it has a cornmeal-like consistency.
- Add the beer and egg, and work until fully combined. Cover with a wet towel, and rest for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, saute the tomatoes, hearts of palm and onion in butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft. Deglaze with the sherry.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oil to 325F.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten into rounds approximately 3-inches in diameter.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each round, fold the dough in half, brush edges with egg yolk, and pinch to seal.
- Fry the empanadas for 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts*
Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving per serving
DV %
9.9
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6.9
3.8
15.7
18.3
10.3
10.5
Calories: 198.3
Total Sugars: 4g
Carb.: 20.7g
Fiber: 1g
Total Fats: 10.2g
Cholesterol: 54.9mg
Protein: 5.2g
Sodium: 253.1mg
*Data provided by USDA
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