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Recipe of Old clothes dumplings and a shot of stew.

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Discover how to transform leftover stew into delicious dumplings (empanadillas) filled with 'ropa vieja', an easy and flavorful traditional recipe. This preparation makes the most of stew ingredients like meat, chickpeas, and carrot, which are mixed with sautéed onion, Iberian ham, and cumin to create a juicy and aromatic filling. The final touch comes from fried tomato and a splash of broth, intensifying the stew flavor in every bite.

Ideal as an appetizer, starter, or main course served with a shot of hot broth, these dumplings are perfect for the whole family. They are simple to make: sauté the ingredients, blend until smooth, fill the pastry rounds, and bake until golden and crispy. In just 12 minutes in the oven, you'll have an irresistible bite that will delight both kids and adults.

This recipe is an excellent way to give leftovers a second life, saving time and money without sacrificing homemade flavor. Plus, you can adapt the filling to your taste by adding other vegetables or spices. Go ahead and make them to surprise everyone with this modern twist on the classic dumpling!

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Recipe of Old clothes dumplings and a shot of stew.
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Cook

45 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare and cut all your ingredients.

  2. 2

    In a pan with a little oil, poach the onion, cook the meat, ham, chickpeas and carrots. Add salt and pepper to taste and a spoonful of cumin. Add some of the broth from the stew and let it reduce. In this step, we want all the flavors to mix well and to taste from bottom to cooked when we eat them.

  3. 3

    Add the fried tomato and cook for a couple more minutes. Salt correction.

  4. 4

    Pour the mixture into a mixing glass and grind until you get a homogeneous mass.

  5. 5

    Set the oven to preheat to 200 degrees and start assembling your dumplings.

  6. 6

    Whisk an egg and paint your dumplings.

  7. 7

    Bake 12 minutes up and down at 200 degrees. After this time, take it out of the oven. They should be golden as in the photo.

  8. 8

    Assemble your plate and accompany it with a shot of the stew broth and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Old clothes dumplings and a shot of stew.?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Old clothes dumplings and a shot of stew.?

The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 4 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

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.

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