Fish Empanadas

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers add a similar briny flavor, while black olives can be more affordable.

Prepare the empanada dough using cornmeal instead of flour.

Add water, sugar, and salt to a bowl, then slowly add cornmeal while whisking to prevent clumping.

Incorporate anato oil into the dough mixture and let it rest for a few minutes.

Poach the flake fish in water with bay leaves and onion for 5 minutes until it starts to flake.

Prepare the filling by mixing poached fish with sautéed onion, garlic, bell pepper, coriander roots, and tomato paste.

Form the empanada dough into balls and flatten them.

Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle and fold to seal.

Fry the empanadas in hot oil at 180°C until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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