Chorizo Empanadas Recipe
Chorizo, potatoes, Oaxaca cheese in a pastry shell, deep fried & served with chipotle aioli & avocado dipping sauce
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Ingredients
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Filling
Dough
Sauces
Oil for Frying
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and fully cooked. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- 2
- 3
Dough Preparation
- 4
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg and water together, then mix into the flour until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
Assembling Empanadas
- 5
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- 6
Fill and Seal
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and seal the edges with a fork or by crimping.
Frying Empanadas
- 7
Heat Oil
In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry Empanadas
Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare Sauces
- 9
Chipotle Aioli
Blend mayonnaise and chipotle peppers until smooth.
- 10
Avocado Dipping Sauce
Mash the avocado and mix with lime juice until creamy.