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Empanada — traditional dish from Tucumán, Argentina
Snack Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Empanada

How to order / say it
Say it Empanada — [em-pah-NAH-dah]
Order I'd like an empanada, please.
Locally Me gustaría una empanada, por favor.
Say locally

Pastry filled with savory or sweet ingredients.

Why try it?

Empanadas are a beloved Argentine snack that highlights the country's diverse culinary influences, with origins tracing back to Spain. They are an integral part of social gatherings, loved for their versatility and taste.

How it tastes

The pastry is delightfully flaky and golden brown, while the filling varies from hearty beef or chicken to sweet corn or caprese. Each bite bursts with flavor, offering combinations of savory meats and spices or cheeses and vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Empanadas were introduced to Argentina by Spanish colonists during the 16th century. Over time, they adapted to local tastes with regional variations, becoming a staple of Argentine cuisine synonymous with hospitality and celebration.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g wheat flour
  • 🥩 300 g ground beef
  • 🧄 100 g onions
  • 🥚 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • 🥕 50 g green olives
  • 🧂 5 g paprika

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough by mixing flour and water, rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Sauté onions until translucent, add beef and spices.
  3. 3 Fill dough circles with mixture, add olive and egg slice.
  4. 4 Seal and bake at 180°C until golden, about 20 minutes.

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