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Columbian Empañadas

Ingredients
22
Portions
4

Ingredients

22 Total
  • 200 g Country Range Multi-Purpose Shortcrust Pastry Mix
  • For the filling:
  • 50 g diced sweet potato
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1/2 tsp Country Range Garlic Granules
  • small bunch coriander, chopped
  • 200 g mince
  • 1/4 red pepper, diced
  • 25 g Country Range Choice Garden Peas
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Ground Cumin
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Country Range Jalapeño chillies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Country Range Olive-Pomace Oil
  • For the egg wash:
  • 1 Country Range Free Range Medium Egg
  • 0.5 tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  • For the sprinkles:
  • Country Range Whole Cumin
  • Country Range Dried Oregano
  • Country Range Rapeseed Oil, for frying

Method

  • 1

    Step 1

    Cook the diced potatoes in water until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 2

    Step 2

    In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add mince, spices and gently fry for 10 minutes.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Add spring onions, tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, chilli, peas and coriander and season. Allow to cool down.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Roll out the pastry and cut 4 even sized discs.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Place a spoonful of mince in the centre, fold over the pastry and crimp with a fork to have 4 moon shaped pasties.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cumin and oregano.
  • 7

    Step 7

    With a slotted spoon gently lower empañada into hot oil and cook for 2 minutes, turning about halfway through (you'll need to cook in batches).
  • 8

    Step 8

    Drain on paper towelling and serve hot.

Ingredients

22 Total
  • 200 g Country Range Multi-Purpose Shortcrust Pastry Mix
  • For the filling:
  • 50 g diced sweet potato
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 1/2 tsp Country Range Garlic Granules
  • small bunch coriander, chopped
  • 200 g mince
  • 1/4 red pepper, diced
  • 25 g Country Range Choice Garden Peas
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Ground Cumin
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Country Range Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Country Range Jalapeño chillies, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Country Range Olive-Pomace Oil
  • For the egg wash:
  • 1 Country Range Free Range Medium Egg
  • 0.5 tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  • For the sprinkles:
  • Country Range Whole Cumin
  • Country Range Dried Oregano
  • Country Range Rapeseed Oil, for frying

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