Hawaiian Empanadas
Porciones: 10
 
Ingredients
  • 4 cups pre-cooked cornflour
  • 2 ½ cups warm water
  • 7 slices ham cut into squares
  • 5 slices pineapple cut into cubes (you can also use canned pineapple)
  • 2 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella, swiss, any cheese that melts quickly)
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. In a deep bowl, mix the cornflour with the water and salt to taste. If you use colorless cornflour, you can add some color or achiote.
  2. Knead the dough and with the help of a roller, spread the dough on a flat surface.
  3. You can use saran wrap to prevent sticking.
  4. Cut out circles, put cheese in the middle along with the ham and pineapple.
  5. Close the circles and seal them by pressing the edges together with a fork.
  6. Fry the empanadas in oil until they turn golden.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe by unacolombianaencalifornia.com at https://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com/2020/08/hawaiian-empanadas/