Spicy Tuna Turnovers
This cousin of a Latin American Empanada is known as ‘Patties’ in Sri Lanka. These delicacies are a spicy savory filling, enclosed in a flaky buttery pastry. This pastry is usually enjoyed as a tea-time snack, or even as a light breakfast. This version is baked.
Ingredients
1/2 Green chili chopped
1⁄4 Large white onion chopped
1 can tuna (4 oz can “chicken of the sea” tuna in oil)
1 Medium potato mashed (boiled and peeled)
5 Whole curry leaves chopped
1 pandan leaf whole (will be removed)
1⁄2 tsp Black pepper
1⁄2 tsp Salt
1⁄4 tsp Raw curry powder
1⁄2 tsp GG paste
1 tsp Vegetable oil
1 Small egg
5 empanda dough pieces
Instructions
- • Add oil to pan on med heat• Mix tuna, vegetables and spices together in pan (EXCEPT POTATO)• Add potato and mix• Remove pandan leaf• Set aside this mix• Separately:o Prepare Goya Empanada dough pieces – defrost for 5 mins• Add 1 tbsp of tuna mix to empanada• Add egg wash to edges to dough• Close empanada• Brush with egg wash• Preheat 350F oven• Bake for 20 mins