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Ingredients
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Stuffed Sopaipilla Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Sopaipilla Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the sopaipilla dough ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roll and Cut the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles or squares, about 4-6 inches in size.
- 3
- 4
Stuff the Sopaipillas
Take each piece of dough and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center. Fold over and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- 5
Fry the Sopaipillas
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry each stuffed sopaipilla until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Serve
Remove the sopaipillas from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot, garnished with cheese and cilantro if desired.