BEEFLESS EMPANADAS

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven 375°F.

2. Step 2

   Pour hot water over the cassava flour and kosher salt in a medum bowl.

3. Step 3

   Bring to mix together with a wooden spoon. Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, begin to knead with your hands. Separate the dough into 16 even portions.

4. Step 4

   Simmer the potato in enough water to cover until tender, drain.

5. Step 5

   Mix beefless grounds, potato, peas and carrots in a medium bowl. Season with kosher salt.

6. Step 6

   Heat vegetable oil over medium heat to 350°F.

7. Step 7

   Gently flatten the dough portions into even circles about a ¼” thick. Place 2 ounces of filling in each circle. Gently brush water on one edge of the dough and crimp the edges together to create half-moon shapes.

8. Step 8

   Shallow fry each empanada in the hot oil about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.