Venezuelan Empanadas
A classic Venezuelan dish, these empanadas are filled with a delicious blend of ingredients. They can be served as a snack or a light meal.
Ingredients
- ●200g Flour
- ●100g Venezuelan Cheese
- ●50g Malai Chicken
- ●1 medium Yellow Onion
- ●1 tsp Soy Sauce
- ●1 tsp Olive Oil
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●optional Empanada Filling (Venezuelan Beef or Chicken)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add the olive oil and mix until the dough comes together.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces.
- 6
Roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle.
- 7
Place a tablespoon or two of the empanada filling in the center of each circle.
- 8
Brush the edges of the dough with a little water.
- 9
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 10
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little olive oil.
- 12
Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.