How To Make Empanadas, Costa Rica style | Cooking in Costa Rica

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and high in protein.

Mix masa amarillo, salsa lizano, and achiote in a bowl.

Gradually add water until a dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for a short period.

Prepare desired fillings such as fresh cheese, chicken, beef, or fried plantain.

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

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

Fold the dough over and seal the edges.

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

Fry the empanadas until golden brown.

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