Monday, January 8, 2024

Chicken empanadas

Puff pastry -- enough to make as many.empanadas as you require


Ingredients for the stuffing:
Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium
Zucchini, finely chopped - 1 medium
Bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 medium
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Chicken stock - 1/2 cup
Salt - 3/4 tsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Olive oil - 2-3 tsp
Shredded cheese (I used provolone) - 1/3 cup or to taste
Egg, beaten - 1

Method:
Heat a pot and add the oil. Sautée the onions until soft, add garlic, stir for a few minutes. Add the peppers, stir for a few minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until soft. Add the garam masala and cumin powder, salt and pepper, and mix well. Add the stock and cook until the liquid evaporates. It is important to ensure that the mixture doesn't contain moisture in order to ensure the dough remains pliable without getting moist. Cool the mixture, and add shredded cheese if using.

Roll out the puff pastry and cut circles out of it. Place 1-2 tsp of stuffing in each circle, fold carefully and crimp at the edges using a fork. Coat with the egg wash.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place the dough in the oven and bake until golden brown (approximately 20 min).

Author: Shrinkingsodacan

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