Guamanian Empanada Recipe
Do you like to try new foods from islands? Then this recipe is perfect for you! The Guamanian Empanada Recipe is full of tasty flavors.
Ingredients
For Dough:
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup achiote oil
- ½ cup cold water
For Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon annatto powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne optional
- ½ cup tomato sauce
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
Step 1:
- Mix cornmeal, flour, and salt in a bowl.
Step 2:
- Slowly add achiote oil and cold water.
Step 3:
- Knead dough until smooth. Let it rest.
Step 4:
- Cook ground beef in a hot pan.
Step 5:
- Add all spices and tomato sauce. Mix well.
Step 6:
- Let the meat filling cool before using it.
Step 7:
- Roll dough into small round flat pieces.
Step 8:
- Put meat in the middle of each piece.
Step 9:
- Fold dough and seal the edges tight.
Step 10:
- Heat oil and fry empanadas until golden.
Step 11:
- Drain on paper towels and eat warm.
Notes
- Use achiote oil to get orange color and flavor.
- Let meat cool before putting it in the dough.
- Do not use too much filling. It may leak.
- Seal the dough edges well before frying.