Fried Tuna Empanadas

Name: Fried Tuna Empanadas
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, for the dough; 1/4 cups vegetable oil, for the dough; 2 tablespoons sugar, for the dough; 2 tablespoons Chilito La Botanera®, for the dough; 1 cup water, for the dough; 4 cans canned tuna in water, for the filling; 1 cup onion, finely chopped, for the filling; 1 cup tomato, finely chopped, for the filling; 1/2 cups cilantro, finely chopped, for the filling; 2 tablespoons lime juice, for the filling; vegetable oil, for frying; 1/4 cups The Classic Botanera®, for frying; salt, for the filling; pepper, for the filling; mayonnaise; avocado; The Classic Botanera®

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Enjoy the good things in life with these fried tuna empanadas, as they are the perfect snack to enjoy during Lent or the hot season. Moreover, here we teach you how to make the dough for fried empanadas; they will turn out crispy and delicious!

Did you know? Tuna is an excellent source of protein, but it is also a food rich in vitamins A and D, omega-3, and iron, among other nutrients.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 11-03-2024

Preparation

45 mins

5 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the flour, oil, sugar, Chilito La Botanera®, and water until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Place the dough in a bowl and let it rest for 20 minutes. In another bowl, mix the tuna, onion, tomato, cilantro, lemon juice, La Botanera® Clásica, salt, and pepper. Mix and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured flat surface and cut circles using a round cutter. Fill each portion of dough with a bit of tuna and close it, forming a braid on the edge. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Fry the tuna empanadas for 5 minutes or until crispy. Open the empanada and decorate with mayonnaise, avocado, and La Botanera® Clásica.