Trying BOLIVIAN FOOD for the First Time (Saltenas to Silpancho)!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are usually less costly.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl.

Melt butter and combine with water until warm.

Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, peas, carrots, and spices; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs and olives.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Divide dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

Place filling in the center of each circle and fold over to seal, crimping edges.

Place salteñas on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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