Venezuelan Black Bean and Cheese Domino Empanadas

Venezuelan Black Bean and Cheese Domino Empanadas

Venezuelan Black Bean and Cheese Domino Empanadas


2 hours 10 minutes

Details
  • Servings:   18
  • Calories:   441
  • Protein:   9g
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  • Fiber:   6g
  • Sugar:   2g
  • Carb Total:   45g
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  • Trans Fat:   1g
  • Saturated:   3g
  • Fat Total:   23g
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  • Diet:   High-Fiber
  • Meal:   lunch, dinner
  • Dish:   main course
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Cuisine
  • south american
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup (120 grams) minced white onions
  • ½ cup (50 grams) minced leek (white and light green parts only)
  • 1 aji dulce, sweet Caribbean pepper or serrano pepper, ( seeded and minced (I used a jalapeno))
  • 1 large clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ground annatto (achiote) or Bijol
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 (15-ounce / 430-gram) cans whole black beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) queso blanco or mozzarella cheese, (shredded)
  • 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons (440 grams) precooked yellow cornmeal (masarepa or harina pan), plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 cups (720 ml) hot water, about 115°F, plus more as needed
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
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