PUCACAPAS DE QUESO Y PICANTES - EMPANADAS BOLIVIANAS

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and cost while still providing a creamy texture.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Banana peppers are milder and often less expensive than jalapeños.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often cheaper than butter and can be used for similar flavor.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground paprika

Ground paprika can add flavor and color at a lower cost.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix well.

Gradually add 1/2 cup water until a dough forms; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In another bowl, prepare the filling by mixing 1 cup cheese, 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

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

Place a spoonful of the filling on one half of the dough circle.

Fold the other half over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Fry each pucacapa until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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