Asturian Empanada Delight
Asturian Chorizo Pie
Ingredients
Yield: 6 servings as a main course or 8 as an appetizer
- 1 recipe Empanada Dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ pound lean pork loin thinly sliced (about ⅛-inch thick)
- ½ pound chorizo sliced
- 1 medium ripe tomato peeled and coarsely chopped (about ⅔ cup)
- 2 bell peppers pimientos, thinly sliced
- Pinch of saffron threads
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 hard-boiled eggs coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- Follow the instructions for preparing the Empanada Dough, allowing it to rise.
- While the dough rises, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until the onions become translucent (about 8 minutes).
- Add thinly sliced pork loin and chorizo, stirring occasionally, and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Then, add the chopped tomato, sliced bell peppers, saffron, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook until slightly thickened (about 10 minutes more).
- Scatter the chopped hard-boiled eggs over the mixture and immediately remove from heat.
- Stir in the warm water.
Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Divide the risen dough into 2 equal parts and roll each into a 12-inch round.
- Place one round in an ungreased 11-inch pie plate, extending the edges over the side of the plate.
- Fill the pie plate with the prepared filling and cover it with the second dough round.
- Curl the bottom dough over the top dough and press to seal well.
- Cut decorative slits in the top crust.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with milk.
- Brush this egg wash over the dough.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake the pie for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Let it sit for approximately 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve the chorizo pie hot or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal