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Bolivian Saltenas
Photo: Lars Blankers

Bolivian Saltenas

28 ingredients 1 hr 30 min + 40 min 16 saltenas openrecipes
Bolivian Saltenas

"This is a Bolivian meat pastry, a cousin to the empanada. This recipe is one handed down from my grandmother. It makes 16 medium-sized saltenas."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1432
Calories
63g
Protein
49g
Fat
186g
Carbs

Counts 17 of 19 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Gelatin 1 envelope (7g) 23
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Water not in our table 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

  • For the Filling:
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 3 potatoes, peeled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons jalapeno sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup raisins, soaked in water and drained
  • For the Dough:
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

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