Columbian Empañadas

For some South American inspiration, why not whizz up some of these smoky, sweet and spicy empañadas
Cooking Time
Portions
4

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • g Country Range Multi-Purpose Shortcrust Pastry Mix
  •   Country Range Rapeseed Oil, for frying

Filling

  • g diced sweet potato
  •   spring onions
  •   chopped tomato
  • g Country Range Garlic Granules
  •   A small bunch coriander, chopped
  • g mince
  •   quarter of a red pepper, diced
  • g Country Range Choice Garden Peas
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Cumin
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  •   tsp Country Range Dried Oregano
  •   tbsp Country Range Jalapeño chillies, chopped
  •   tbsp Country Range Olive-Pomace Oil

Egg Wash

  •   Country Range Free Range Medium Egg
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric

Sprinkles

  •   Country Range Whole Cumin
  •   Country Range Dried Oregano

  • 1

    Step 1

    Cook the diced potatoes in water until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 2

    Step 2

    In a large heavy skillet, heat one tablespoon oil and add mince, spices and gently fry for 10 minutes.
  • 3

    Step 3

    Add spring onions, tomatoes, garlic, red pepper, chilli, peas and coriander and season. Allow to cool down.
  • 4

    Step 4

    Roll out the pastry and cut 4 even sized discs.
  • 5

    Step 5

    Place a spoonful of mince in the centre, fold over the pastry and crimp with a fork to have 4 moon shaped pasties.
  • 6

    Step 6

    Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cumin and oregano.
  • 7

    Step 7

    With a slotted spoon gently lower empañada into hot oil and cook for two minutes, turning about halfway through (you'll need to cook in batches).
  • 8

    Step 8

    Drain on paper towelling and serve hot.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • g Country Range Multi-Purpose Shortcrust Pastry Mix
  •   Country Range Rapeseed Oil, for frying

Filling

  • g diced sweet potato
  •   spring onions
  •   chopped tomato
  • g Country Range Garlic Granules
  •   A small bunch coriander, chopped
  • g mince
  •   quarter of a red pepper, diced
  • g Country Range Choice Garden Peas
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Cumin
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric
  •   tsp Country Range Dried Oregano
  •   tbsp Country Range Jalapeño chillies, chopped
  •   tbsp Country Range Olive-Pomace Oil

Egg Wash

  •   Country Range Free Range Medium Egg
  •   tsp Country Range Ground Turmeric

Sprinkles

  •   Country Range Whole Cumin
  •   Country Range Dried Oregano