Salvadoran

Smoked Paprika and Garlic Salvadoran Empanadas with Meat, Egg, and Cheese

Name: Smoked Paprika and Garlic Salvadoran Empanadas with Meat, Egg, and Cheese
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Ingredients: 8 empanada dough wrappers; 100g shredded cooked meat; 2 eggs; 100g grated cheese; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp minced garlic

Introduces a subtle smokiness and enhanced garlic flavor for depth.

47 minutes4 servings

Method

Before sealing the empanadas, mix smoked paprika and minced garlic into the meat mixture before folding.
Beat eggs and mix with shredded meat, cheese, and onion.
Fill each wrapper with the mixture and fold into a half-moon shape.
Seal edges with water and fry in oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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