Empanadas de Viento

Name: Empanadas de Viento
Prep time: PT30 minutes
Cook time: PT20 minutes
Total time: PT50 minutes
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Ecuador
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Butter (cold, cut into cubes); 2 large Egg yolks; 1/2 cup Milk (or as needed); 200 g White cheese (queso fresco or similar) (crumbled); 1/4 cup Sugar (for filling, plus more for dusting); for frying undefined Vegetable oil

Light and airy fried empanadas filled with a sweet cheese mixture, 'Empanadas de Viento' (wind empanadas) are a popular Ecuadorian snack or dessert, often dusted with sugar.

준비 시간30 minutes

조리 시간20 minutes

총 시간50 minutes

1회 제공량12

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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Empanadas de Viento - Ecuador traditional dish

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and milk. Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Add more milk if needed, but be careful not to make the dough too sticky.
3
Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface for a minute or two. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the crumbled cheese and 1/4 cup sugar for the filling.
5
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle (about 5-6 inches in diameter).
6
Place a tablespoon of the cheese filling on one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges firmly to seal, or use a fork.
7
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
8
Carefully fry the empanadas in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed up. They should puff significantly, hence the name 'de Viento'.
9
Remove empanadas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, generously dust with granulated sugar.

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✓Ensure the butter is very cold when making the dough for a flakier crust.
✓Don't overwork the dough, as this can make the empanadas tough.
✓The oil temperature is crucial for proper frying; too low and they'll be greasy, too high and they'll burn before cooking through.

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For a savory version, omit the sugar in the filling and add finely chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley.
Some add a pinch of cinnamon to the cheese filling for a hint of spice.