Ecuadorian Empanadas De Viento Cheese Empanadas Ecuadorean Recipes

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ECUADORIAN FRIED CHEESE EMPANADAS



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Delicately crispy Ecuadorian-style empanadas are filled with cheese and onions. Learn how to make them.

Provided by Marian Blazes

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) cold butter
½ cup cold milk, or water
For the Filling:
1/4 cup minced white onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a large bowl with the salt and baking powder and whisk briefly to mix.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour. Use a pastry cutter or 2 knives to "cut" the butter into the flour, until the mixture is crumbly and there are no large pieces of butter.
  • Add the milk or water 2 tablespoons at a time and mix gently with a fork. Continue to mix until the dough comes together and is not too dry or shaggy (you made need slightly more or less water).
  • Knead the dough a few times with your hands until it is relatively smooth.
  • Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for several hours-up to overnight).
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutes (or refrigerate until ready to use). This dough can also be prepared in a food processor. Add the butter to the flour mixture and pulse briefly until butter is in small pieces and the mixture is crumbly. Add the milk or water gradually and pulse, just until the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet and add the minced onion. Cook over medium-low heat until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • When it has cooled, place the onion with the shredded cheese in a bowl and toss to combine.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal balls. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, and then let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a thin, 6-inch diameter circle, letting the dough rest for several minutes if needed to let the dough relax and stretch.
  • Brush the edges of a circle of dough lightly with water.
  • Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture in the middle of the dough, and then fold the circle of dough in half and seal the edges together firmly.
  • Fold the edges of the dough into a decorative seam (learn how to shape and fill empanadas ).
  • Repeat with remaining pieces of dough.
  • Heat several inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • The oil is hot enough with a piece of the dough sizzles gently in the oil.
  • Cook the empanadas in batches, flipping them once until they are golden brown.
  • Carefully remove the empanadas from the oil with a slotted spoon, spatula, or tongs, and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the empanadas with a teaspoon of sugar as soon as you place them on the plate.
  • Let empanadas cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 16 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ECUADORIAN EMPANADAS DE VIENTO - CHEESE EMPANADAS - ECUADOREAN



Ecuadorian Empanadas De Viento - Cheese Empanadas - Ecuadorean image

You can get these empanadas everywhere in Ecuador. Some places make a huge one that fills your entire plate. There are usually lightly sprinkled with sugar immediately after frying. These can be served as an appetizer, for breakfast, as a snack or as a light lunch, with a salad. I am providing the recipe for the dough, but you can buy premade dough, called discos, in Latin markets. Goya brand is good. Remember that measurements are by weight, not by cupful. I use monterey jack, mozzarella or muenster cheese for these. I like a cheese that melts well. From Cocinemos Con Kristy, Tomo 1. Warning: These are addictive!

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ounce lard or 1 ounce shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 lb white cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Mix flour and baking powder well. Cut in shortening.
  • Mix water, salt and lemon juice. Stir well.
  • Blend water into the flour mixture, a bit at a time until you get a soft dough. Knead it well.
  • Roll out dough until it is pretty thin. Cut circles with a cup or cutter, of the size you desire.
  • Start heating your oil.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.5, Fat 78.3, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 256, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.9

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