Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 573kcal 28%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Protein 15g 30%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 800mg 33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Pequenes (Chilean Onion Empanadas)

Name: Pequenes (Chilean Onion Empanadas)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Pequenes Filling:; 1/4 cup lard, vegetable shortening, or vegetable oil; 3 1/2 pounds (1.5kg) white or yellow onions (about 7 medium onions), diced; 1 tablespoon Chilean aji de color or sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more as needed; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 1 to 2 tablespoons (15-30ml) Chilean hot sauce or sriracha (optional); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup (235ml) beef or vegetable broth; For the Empanada Dough:; 4 ounces (115g) unsalted butter; 4 ounces (115g) lard or vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; 2 pounds (905g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups (355ml) hot water (130 to 140°F/55 to 60°C), divided; 2 large eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten, divided; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Chilean pisco (use Peruvian pisco or vodka if not available); To Assemble:; 1/4 cup (60ml) milk; 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tablespoons milk to form an egg wash

Prep 40m

Cook 45m

Total 1h 25m

This Pequenes recipe features a savory onion filling wrapped in a flaky, golden-brown empanada dough. The filling is flavored with Chilean aji de color, cumin, and hot sauce for a touch of heat. Perfect for a flavorful and hearty appetizer or main course.

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Pequenes (Chilean Onion Empanadas)

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