
Fish & seafood
Empanada de cazón
Turnover with a cornmeal dough filled with flaked shark (cazón) cooked with onion and bell pepper. A speciality of the Venezuelan coast, crispy on the outside and fragrant inside.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Poach the shark fillet for 10 minutes in simmering salted water, then drain and flake it finely.
- Sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil until soft.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and let reduce for 5 minutes, then stir in the flaked fish, cumin and pepper.
- Prepare the cornmeal dough with the salt and lukewarm water, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Form discs of dough between two sheets of cling film, fill each with a spoonful of fish filling, fold over and seal the edges.
- Fry in oil at 170 °C for 4 to 5 minutes until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve straight away.
Variations and tips
With common fish. Hake or whiting work very well in place of shark.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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