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Venezuelan Tamarind Empanadas
A sweet and savory twist on traditional empanadas, with a rich tamarind sauce and crispy pastry.
⏱45 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- ●1 tablespoon zesty lime juice
- ●1 tablespoon rich honey
- ●2 cups flourfor the empanada dough
- ●1 cup waterfor the empanada dough
- ●1/4 cup tamarind saucefor serving
- ●8-10 empanada wrappersor make your own dough
- ●1 tablespoon sugarfor sprinkling
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Make the empanada dough by mixing flour and water. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- 4
Place a spoonful of tamarind sauce in the center of each circle.
- 5
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges to seal.
- 6
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little water and sprinkle with sugar.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8
Serve warm with a side of tamarind sauce for dipping.