Vida Recetas Editorial
The fried empanada with cheese, tomato and olives is an irresistible version of a Latin American classic. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a savory, juicy and flavorful bite, perfect as an appetizer, snack or even a light dinner. Its origin lies in the tradition of using simple ingredients to create hearty dishes, and this combination of melted cheese, fresh tomato and black olives is a guaranteed success.
The dough, made with flour, warm milk and butter, is fried to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior, which contrasts wonderfully with the creamy filling. This preparation is accessible for intermediate cooks, since the most delicate step is achieving a flexible dough and sealing the edges well so the cheese does not escape during frying.
You can customize the recipe by using your favorite cheese, such as gouda, mantecoso or mozzarella, or even mix them. Olives add a salty touch and herbs like oregano enhance the flavor of the tomato. Serve these empanadas hot, freshly made, accompanied by a sauce of your choice. They are perfect for sharing!
Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
10
Calories
300 kcal
Place the flour and salt in a bowl.
Heat the milk together with the butter and add them little by little to your mixture.
Use a robot with the dough tool (crochet), or if you don't have it, mix everything with your fingers until your mix is smooth and smooth. Don't knead too much because the more you knead, your dough will cool down and become less flexible.
With a roller, roll out the dough until it is very thin and cut out circles of about 10 to 15 cm in diameter.
Place some squares of cheese (you can use a single type or mix several), two olives and a tablespoon of tomatoes mixed with the oregano, salt/pepper.
Wet the edges of the dough with a little water and close the empanaditas tightly with your fingers or a fork so that the cheese doesn't tear off while you fry.
Heat the oil in a pot or pan and fry the empanadas on both sides until golden brown.
Serve them and accompany them with a freshly made pebre to make it a requette against eighteen!
This recipe has a medium difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 25 minutes and the cooking time is 10 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 10 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
