Venezuela cuisine
Venezuelan turnovers
Indulge in the sweet and tangy delight of Venezuelan turnovers, a must-try gluten-free treat.
Venezuelan turnovers are bite-sized pockets filled with a zesty guava paste, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Their flaky exterior contrasts beautifully with the soft interior filling, making them an irresistible snack to enjoy on their own or paired with a cup of café con leche.
Method
- 1
Season meat with Adobo. In skillet, heat oil on medium high. Cook meat until pink is gone. Stir in onion, pepper, garlic, alcaparras, tomato sauce and Sazón. Cook, stirring often until most of the liquid has evaporated (about 20 minutes). Cool.
- 2
Prepared dough should be moist and should hold together, but it should not stick to your fingers. Start with about ½ cup of dough and roll into a ball between palms of your hands. Working on a sheet of non-stick parchment paper, form the ball into a 5-inch circle about ⅛ inch thick. Place a generous tbsp. of filling on one half of circle and using parchment paper close dough over to form a semi-circle. To seal and trim edges of the empanada, press lip of inverted bowl over semi-circle shaped patty. Repeat for all the Empanadas.
- 3
In large skillet on medium high, heat ½ inch of oil until hot but not smoking. Cook empanadas in batches, turning once or twice until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel. Do not over crowd skillet or let oil get too hot.
FAQ
Is «Venezuelan turnovers» gluten-free?
Yes. «Venezuelan turnovers» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Venezuelan turnovers»?
One serving has 484 kcal, 29.7 g carbs, 25.4 g protein and 28.7 g fat. The recipe makes 6 servings.
Is «Venezuelan turnovers» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: умеренная. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.