Filipino empanada

FILIPINO RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

Shell:

2 cups flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 tbsp salt

1/3 cup shortening

1/3 cup ice water

Filling:

1 medium sized onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tomatoes, peeled

2 cups cooked beef, chopped

1/2 cup beef stock

1/4 cup raisins

1 tsp vinegar

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/8 tsp ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

STEPS:

• Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut the shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle dough with enough ice water to hold it together. Knead together briefly and allow to rest, cover for about 10 minutes.
• Roll dough out on a lightly floured board to circles about 3-4 inches in diameter.
• Saute onions and garlic in hot oil until translucent. Add meat, sauté 5 more minutes. Stir in tomatoes, stock and remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes.
• Put a spoonful of empanada filling of your choice on one side of the circle. Fold the dough over the filling to make a half circle. Press the edges together to seal.
• Put and heat oil enough for deep frying and put the empanada, deep-fry until the crust is crunchy and slightly golden on color.

FILIPINO RECIPE

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