Rajas Empanadas

Name: Rajas Empanadas
Prep time: 85 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup butter; 1 egg; 1/4 cups water; 1 egg; 1/2 cups onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups Poblano chile strips; 1 cup corn kernel; 1/2 cups sour cream; 1/4 cups vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Eric Godinez

Don't miss out on trying these rajas empanadas, as they have the perfect combination of crispy dough and creamy, crunchy strips. The best part? You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen to make these rajas empanadas!

So you know, don't miss this opportunity to try these empanadas filled with poblano strips with cream and corn. Serve them with guacamole, salsa macha, or even chimichurri. They're finger-licking good!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 21-05-2025

Preparation

25 mins

Medium

For the dough: beat the powders, lard, butter, egg, and water until the mixture has a homogeneous consistency. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes and roll it out with a rolling pin. Cut portions with a 10-centimeter ring.