If you like to enjoy empanadas, we give you several ideas so you can easily make them at home.
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- Wafers for empanadas, characteristics
- The recipe for tuna dumplings with wafers
- Other recipes with wafers for empanadas
- Mini Vegetable Quiches
- Sweet Fruit Tartlets
- Chicken and Mushroom Baskets
Empanadilla wafers are the perfect dough for you to enjoy your favorite recipes. At Your Spanish Shop we offer you the best wafers for empanadas, with the possibility of sending them to other countries if you need it.
Wafers for empanadas, characteristics
Empanadilla wafers are thin discs of dough that are used as a wrapper for various fillings, becoming empanadas after cooking.
The key ingredients in wafers include wheat flour (which provides the structure), water (to bind the dough), a little oil (which adds softness and flexibility), and a pinch of salt (to enhance the flavor). Some recipes may also include a little white wine, to give it a different touch.
These wafers are ready to be filled with the desired ingredients, folded and cooked, either fried or baked, transforming into delicious dumplings.
The recipe for tuna dumplings with wafers
Tuna dumplings are a very popular appetizer or main dish, especially in Spain, and can be prepared quickly and easily using dumpling wafers. Here is a step-by-step guide to make them:
Ingredients:
You will need wafers for dumplings, canned tuna (preferably in olive oil), fried tomato, onion, hard-boiled egg, salt, pepper and olive oil.
Preparation of the filling: Start by finely chopping the onion and sauté in a pan with a little olive oil until transparent. Add the fried tomato and cook for a few minutes. Add the drained tuna and the chopped hard-boiled egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the mixture for a few more minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it cool.
Fill the wafers: Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wafer. Moisten the edges of the wafer with a little water so that they stick well.
Close the dumplings: Fold the wafer in half over the filling and press the edges to seal. You can use a fork to make sure the edges are closed tightly.
Cooking: The dumplings can be fried in hot oil until golden, or baked in the oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, or until golden.
Serve: Let the dumplings cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed both hot and cold, accompanied by a fresh salad or sauce.
This tuna dumplings recipe is versatile and allows for many variations, such as adding roasted red peppers, olives or varying the type of tomato sauce to adjust the flavor to your taste.
Other recipes with wafers for empanadas
In addition to traditional dumplings, wafers are also suitable for preparing other recipes, such as the following.
Mini Vegetable Quiches
Ingredients:
Wafers for empanadas
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 eggs
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Place the wafers into muffin cups, pressing gently to form a base.
In a frying pan, sauté the vegetables with a little oil until they are tender. Distribute the cooked vegetables on each wafer base.
Beat the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the vegetables, filling each mold 3/4 full.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set and golden.
Serve hot. These mini quiches are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Sweet Fruit Tartlets
Ingredients:
Wafers for empanadas
1/2 cup pastry cream
Assorted fruits (strawberries, kiwi, banana, etc.), cut into thin slices
Apricot jam
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Place the wafers in small tartlet molds, forming the base of each tartlet.
Bake the wafer bases for 10-12 minutes, until crisp and golden. Let it cool.
Once cool, fill each base with pastry cream.
Decorate the tartlets with the cut fruits, creating an attractive design.
Heat the jam slightly and paint the fruits with it to give them shine.
Refrigerate until serving time. These tartlets are a fresh and colorful dessert for any occasion.
Chicken and Mushroom Baskets
Ingredients:
Wafers for empanadas
1 cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup bechamel sauce
1/2 cup grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Add the wafers to muffin molds, forming small baskets.
In a skillet, sauté the mushrooms until golden. Add the shredded chicken and béchamel sauce, mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Fill each basket with the chicken and mushroom mixture.
Top with grated cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot as an appetizer or light main course.