Mini Empanadas: A Simple Recipe For A Snack

When friends or family meet in the Caribbean region or in South American countries, the table must not be complete without empanadas or their smaller version – mini empanadas. They are easy and quick to prepare, but most of all they are delicious.

There are also many varieties of this dish that can be tailored to the occasion and personal culinary preferences. That being said, you will certainly not resist the temptation to try out our mini empanadas .

They are slightly different from traditional empanadas. Their size is smaller (and preparation time is also shorter). This snack pairs well with any homemade sauce, especially garlic and onion sauce.

The filling is usually sliced ​​beef or chicken. However, just like salads, empanadas are like a blank page – you can stuff them with whatever you want ! You also have a choice when it comes to how it is prepared. You can deep fry them in oil or bake them in the oven, spread out on a baking tray. In each case, they retain their specific, amazing taste.

Our mini empanadas are high in calories and protein, but the person who prepares them has a lot of freedom to act. So if you choose to prepare these snacks, you can make a healthier version of them; it all depends on the type of ingredients and the method of preparation.

How to prepare mini empanadas?

Perhaps you had a thought through your mind, “It looks like an awful lot of work for a party for only a few people. Maybe I’ll just buy a few packs of chips. “

You will definitely save some time this way, but from a health standpoint, it doesn’t look very good.

You probably know that crisps and similar ready-made snacks are full of processed fats and harmful monosodium glutamate (E621). It is an addictive substance that causes a feeling of pleasure in humans after consumption.

However, there is an even more important reason why you should reach for homemade mini empanadas and serve them as a snack.

What?

Well: you control all the ingredients and decide for yourself what will appear on your table.

Now that you’ve figured out all the pros and cons (if you can put it that way) of this delicious dish, it’s time to head to the kitchen. Let’s take a few minutes to prepare a snack that will surely cause cheers of delight in your guests !

Note that our mini empanadas taste best when you use sunflower oil in the preparation process. However, you do not have to fry them, they are just as tasty when baked.

Ingredients for mini empanadas

• 1 tomato (110 g)
• 1 tablespoon of salt (25 g)
• 1/2 red pepper (60 g)
• 3 cups of water (400 ml)
• 2 medium onions (150 g)
• 6 cups of sliced ​​meat (600 g)
• 5 cups of cornstarch (500 g)
• 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil (90 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of unsalted margarine (25 g)
• 2 tablespoons of cumin (50 g)

Gear

• rolling pin
• 2 glass containers
• frying pan

A method of preparing

• First, wash all the vegetables, dry them, and set them aside.
• Then chop the onion, tomato and red pepper.
• Lightly sauté the vegetables in margarine.
• Without delay, add the chopped meat, salt and caraway seeds. Stir well and fry over medium heat for 5 minutes.

• Now it’s time to make the dough. Add the cornstarch, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium-sized bowl.
• All you need to do now is form a smooth, elastic dough.
• Separate a handful of dough and roll it out with a rolling pin, then place a batch of filling in the center.
• Fold the dough in half to form a crescent moon, then close the edges by pinching them with your fingers. Put in a pan with hot oil, fry on both sides until golden brown. Ready!
• Enjoy our mini empanadas plain or dip them in a bit of your favorite sauce. Enjoy your meal!