Venezuelan Food, Empanadas, how to...

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be cheaper.

Put 1 kilogram of pre-cooked Arena flour into a bowl.

Add a little bit of oil to the flour.

Mix in water gradually until the dough reaches the right consistency.

Knead the dough until smooth and form it into a ball.

Flatten the dough on plastic wrap to form a rough circle.

Place grated yellow cheese in the center of the dough circle.

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

Heat oil in a deep pan or wok for frying.

Fry the empanadas until golden brown and crispy.

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