Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 400 grams pork mince
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 2 teaspoons cumin
– 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 small finely chopped onion
– 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
– 100 grams chopped whole piquillo peppers
– 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
– 3 hard boiled eggs peeled and roughly chopped
– 4 sheets of thawed frozen shortcrust pastry
– 2 beaten eggs for sealing and glazing
Instructions
1-First Step: Prepare your ingredients by boiling the eggs until hard-boiled (about 10 minutes), then peel and chop them finely. Gather pork mince, onion, garlic, and spices.
2-Second Step: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sautรฉ onion and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add pork mince. Cook until browned and cooked through (7-8 minutes).
3-Third Step: Stir in paprika, black pepper, and salt. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs. Allow the filling to cool.
4-Fourth Step: Roll out empanadilla dough on a floured surface and cut into circles approximately 4-5 inches in diameter.
5-Fifth Step: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press edges firmly to seal, using a fork to crimp.
6-Sixth Step: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Fry empanadillas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7-Seventh Step: Remove empanadillas and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
8-Final Step: For dietary adaptations, substitute with gluten-free dough or plant-based fillings as needed to accommodate preferences, ensuring each step accommodates these adjustments.
Last Step:
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๐ฟ Use fresh spices for maximum aroma and flavor – dried spices lose potency over time
๐ฅฉ Brown the pork well to develop deep, rich flavor that will enhance the overall taste of the empanadillas
๐ฅ Always cool the filling completely before adding chopped eggs to prevent them from scrambling and maintain the perfect texture
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Contains meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanadilla (255g)
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 46
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 120
