Recipes: Fried

1. Breaded Bell Peppers

Slice the Bell Peppers 1" wide

1 Quart of Buttermilk 2x

Flour Coating Ingredient: 

• 4 cup AP Flour
• 1 cup Corn starch
• 2TBS spoons of Italian Seasoning 2x
• Salt/pepper

Bread Coating 

• 4 cups of Bread Crumbs  [ or panko]
• 2 cups of grated Parmesan Cheese 1x
• grounded onion 
• salt  

Dip steps

1. Flour Coating

2. Butter milk

3. Flour coating

4. Butter milk

5. Bread crumb coating 

Put on parchment paper

Freezer after breading

 

2.  Fried Empanada Dough Recipe: 肉馅卷饼

 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup cold water (add more if needed)
• 1 tbsp vinegar (white or apple cider)

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

2. Add Butter: Cut in the cold butter using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.

3. Add Wet Ingredients

• In a small bowl, beat the egg with the water and vinegar.
• Pour into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.

4. Knead & Rest

• Knead gently until smooth (2-3 minutes).
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (this helps it roll out better).

5. Roll & Fill

• Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
• Cut into circles (about 4-6 inches in diameter).
• Fill with your choice of savory or sweet filling.

6. Seal & Fry

• Fold over into a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork or crimping.
• Fry in hot oil (350°F/175° C) for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Empanada Fillings 

1. Beef

Ground beef or chopped steak

Onions

Hard-boiled eggs

Green olives

Raisins (optional but traditional!)

Cumin, paprika, salt, pepper

2. Chicken & Cheese

Shredded rotisserie chicken

Cream cheese or mozzarella

Garlic, onion, bell pepper

Cilantro or parsley

3. Ham & Cheese

Diced ham

Mozzarella or provolone

A little béchamel sauce for creaminess

4. Spinach & Ricotta

Cooked spinach (drained well)

Ricotta cheese

Nutmeg, garlic, salt, pepper

Parmesan (optional for extra umami)

5. Chorizo & Potato

Cooked chorizo (crumbled)

Mashed or diced potato

Onion, smoked paprika

6. Caprese

Cherry tomatoes (halved)

Fresh mozzarella

Basil leaves

Balsamic reduction (drizzle after baking)

Sweet Fillings

1. Dulce de Leche

Just dulce de leche - keep it simple

Dust with powdered sugar after baking

2. Apple Cinnamon

Diced apples

Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter

Raisins or walnuts (optional)

3. Guava & Cream Cheese

Guava paste

Cream cheese

4. Banana & Nutella

Sliced bananas

Nutella

Sprinkle of sea salt for balance

turnover:  refers to a small, filled pastry made by folding a piece of dough over a filling and sealing the edges. It can be either sweet or savory and is often baked or fried. 

empanada 肉馅卷饼；馅饼；肉馅饼 a Spanish or Latin American pastry turnover filled with a variety of savory ingredients and baked or fried.