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Salvadoran Turnovers
Photo: Lars Blankers

Salvadoran Turnovers

7 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

634
Calories
42g
Protein
17g
Fat
80g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chickpeas, mashed
  • ½ cup diced, cooked potatoes
  • ½ cup green beans, cooked and chopped
  • ½ cup diced, lean, cooked pork
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a medium-size bowl, mix all ingredients through ½ teaspoon salt together and set aside.

2

2 cups masa, available in some grocery stores and in Latin-American grocery stores

3

1 teaspoon salt

4

1¼ cup 1½ cup lukewarm water

5

oil for frying

6

In another medium-size bowl, combine masa and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually add enough water, stirring constantly, to make a stiff dough. Divide into 24 pieces, form each piece into a ball and place under a damp towel.

7

Place one ball between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten dough with a flat plate. Remove top plastic and place a tablespoon of filling in the center of the dough. Press filling down.

8

Pull up one side of plastic to flip one part of the dough over the other, covering filling and creating a crescent shape. Press edges together and place under a damp towel. Repeat with remaining turnovers.

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Category:Salvadorian Recipes

10

Category:Salvadorian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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