Appetizer for 8
Crab Empanadas
Crisp beer dough surrounds a seasoned crab, tomato, onion, and pepper filling, then the empanadas fry until golden.
Typical price
$7.37for 4 servings
$1.84 per serving$7.37 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.30Typical price |
| Crab$12.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $12.99Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 1 | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.75 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 lb crabmeat
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 serrano pepper
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to season
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1 cup beer
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil (optional)
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook onion, garlic, and serrano pepper for 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato, crabmeat, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes; cool slightly.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then cut in shortening and stir in beer to form dough.
- Knead the dough briefly, divide it into eight pieces, and roll each piece into a thin circle.
- Place filling on each circle, fold the dough over, press the edges closed with water, and crimp them.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350 F and fry the empanadas in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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