- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix butter into dry ingredients with your hands until pea sized pieces form. Add the egg and water and mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth, for about 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, for about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, which will take about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
- Return pan to medium heat, and stir tomato paste into beef. Add oregano, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Add jalapeños and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Lightly moisten outer edge of a dough round with water. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in the center. Top with cheese. Fold dough in half over filling. Using a fork, crimp edges together. Repeat with remaining filling and dough.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with a bit of water. Place the empanadas on prepared baking sheets and brush with egg wash. Bake empanadas until golden brown and filling is warmed through, about 25 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve with sour cream alongside.
Argentina is a country located in South America. It’s is home to 45.8 million people and is the 8th largest country in the world, 1/3 the size of the United States. The native language is Spanish. It is known for many things like street food, tango, and beautiful locations. Argentina has many foods that are commonly eaten such as choripan, fugazzeta, empanadas, and much more. Choripan a sandwich that is very similar to a hot dog. It has bread surrounding a big piece of chorizo. It is commonly served with chimichurri (a sauce) on top. Fugazzaeta is an Argentinian style pizza with cheeze between two layers of dough. Onions are then placed on top. Empanadas are a pouch made of dough that is filled with meat, and sometimes vegetables.
Choripan Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Chorizo
- Baguette
- Chimichurri (optional)
- Salsa Criolla (optional)
Directions:
- Turn on the grill on medium heat. Place the chorizo and flip it occasionally until it is cooked on the inside.
- Cut it the long way, almost all the way through. Cut the bread all the same way as the chorizo, except all the way through.
- Put the chorizo in the bread. Pour the chimichurri and salsa criolla on the chorizo.
Fugazetta Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil (plus a bit extra for drizzling)
- 2 Medium Peeled Onions
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (Or Freshly Ground Black Pepper)
- 1 lb Mozzarella Cheese Shredded and Divided
- Pizza Dough
Directions:
- In a large pan, drizzle the olive oil over medium heat
- Thinly slice onions and add, occasionally stirring until soft (not brown)
- Add in the oregano, salt and pepper and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and grease a pizza pan with olive oil
- Divide the dough in two pieces, one slightly larger than the other. Cover the small piece and place the larger piece on a lightly flowered surface
- Stretch the large piece into a thin circle and place it in the pan. Cover with 3/4 of the cheese leaving about 1 inch around the edges. Stretch the smaller piece wide enough to cover the cheese.
- Fold the edges from the larger piece over the top and pinch to seal the cheese in. Prick the top with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove it, and top with onions. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese along with the olive oil.
- Place back in the oven for 10-15 minutes so the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly. Serve warm.
Empanada Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Chopped Yellow Onion
- 2 Cloves Chopped Garlic
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Paper
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Tomatoes
- All Purpose Flour (for surface)
- 1 1/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar
- 1 1/4 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 Large Egg
Directions:
These dishes are a big part of Argentinian culture. They are very popular and eaten almost every day in this country. Many people even travel from around the world to Argentina to try these dishes. Try this international delicacy for yourself!
Works Cited:
Delish. www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a52606/beef-emanadas-recipe/.
Foodie with Family. www.foodiewithfamily.com/argentinian-choripan/.
Tara’s Multicultural Table. tarasmulticulturaltable.com/fugazzeta-argentinian-stuffed-pizza/.
