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Venezuelan Semolina Empanadas
A traditional Venezuelan dish, these semolina empanadas make for a satisfying snack or light meal, perfect for any time of day.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups semolina flour
- ●1 cup lightly fried onions
- ●1 cup water
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ●1/4 cup optional cheese fillingsee notes
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat a deep frying pan with oil over medium heat.
- 2
Combine semolina flour and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Gradually add water and mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- 6
Roll each piece into a ball and flatten slightly into a disk shape.
- 7
Place a tablespoon of cheese filling in the center of each disk, if using.
- 8
Fold the dough over to form a half-circle shape and press edges together to seal.
- 9
Deep fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown.
- 10
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.