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Venezuelan Plantain Empanadas
A traditional Venezuelan dish, these empanadas are filled with the sweetness of plantains and the crunch of fried pastry. Perfect as a snack or dessert.
⏱20 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 large plantainsripe
- ●.25 cup xfor brushing
- ●1 package tremely fatty empanada dough
- ●to taste salt
- ●1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Peel and slice the plantains into 1-inch pieces.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the sliced plantains and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Roll out the empanada dough and cut out circles of dough.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the plantain mixture onto one half of each dough circle.
- 6
Brush the edges of the dough with x.
- 7
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and press the edges together to seal.
- 8
Fry the empanadas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- 9
Drain the empanadas on paper towels and serve warm.