Savoury Secrets: Bolivian Salteñas Recipe Unveiled

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers protein without cholesterol, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth; let rest for 30 minutes.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes, peas, cumin, paprika, sugar, and vinegar; cook until potatoes are tender.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Top with a quarter of a hard-boiled egg and a few pieces of olive.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.

Arrange salteñas on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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