Recipe of Peruvian chicken empanadas

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 3 cups of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup of cold water
• For the filling:
• 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 cup of chopped black olives
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Frying oil

Directions

1. 1

   For the dough, mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture has the consistency of breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Add the egg and water and mix until a smooth dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   For the filling, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add the chicken, cumin, paprika, olives, salt and pepper and cook for a few more minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

5. 5

   On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut circles with a cookie cutter or small plate.

6. 6

   Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle and fold in half, sealing the edges with a fork.

7. 7

   Fry the patties in hot oil until golden and crisp.

8. 8

   Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for a few minutes until fully cooked.