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Spring onion and prawn empanadas
To make the dough, rub the butter into the flour and then add the egg white and half the yolk (keep the rest), vinegar, a pinch of salt and enough cold water to make a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and then wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Spring onion and prawn empanadas take?
1 hr 10 min all in โ 10 min prep, 30 min cook, 30 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much vinegar?
ยฝ tsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. butter โ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem. flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) โ a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) โ silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Divide the empanada dough into eight balls and roll out to thin circles on a floured surface. Put some filling on one half of the dough, sprinkle the feta on top and fold the other half over. Trim the edge and then fold and crimp the dough together so the empanada is tightly sealed, put it on an oiled baking sheet either on its side or sitting on its un-crimped edge like a cornish pasty. Repeat with the remaining dough and mixture. Mix the leftover egg yolk with a splash of water and brush the top of the empanadas.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.