Empanada Shell
Crispy empanada shells with vibrant achote flavor, perfect for filled snacks or appetizers, suitable for gatherings or casual meals requiring a colorful, savory touch.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak achote in water; rub a bit to get a darker reddish-orange color.
- Combine masa harina and cornstarch in a bowl; mix well. Add salad oil.
- Mix until well combined. Add achote water and mix again.
- Take golf ball size pieces of dough and roll them out.
- Flatten each ball with a tortilla press (use wax paper) or by hand.
- Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of filling in each piece of dough.
- Close and pinch edges together so filling will not spill out.
- Fry in hot oil and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
253
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).