Glenn Lindgren: In Spanish, 'empanar' means to bread, or coat with bread crumbs. Empanadas are pastries filled with meat, seafood, cheese, and so on. This dish probably originated in Galicia in Spain. It is a common dish throughout Latin America.
Jorge Castillo: They are extremely popular in Argentina and many of the varieties include hard boiled eggs and raisins!
Raúl Musibay: Empanadas are a popular item for street vendors, because they are easy to eat on the run.
Jorge Castillo: Empanadas come in all sizes, from large "complete meal" versions to small little bocaditos, used as appetizers at parties and family gatherings.
Glenn Lindgren: In Cuba, the empanada was most likely introduced by the Spanish and given an island flavor with a touch of citrus, garlic, onion and pepper.
Empanadas de Pollo y Queso -- Chicken and Cheese Empanadas Recipe
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Prep time: 35 minutesCook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 14-18 empanadas Chicken and gooey cheese ooze from these delicious crisp, flaky wedges of pastry
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup mild white cheese, grated1 cup cooked chicken dark meat shredded
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
to taste salt & pepper
