Empanadas De Pipián: Colombian Pumpkin Empanadas
Empanadas de Pipián, or Colombian Pumpkin Empanadas, are a delicious and traditional dish from Colombian cuisine. These empanadas are filled with a flavorful mixture of pumpkin, onions, and spices, then fried to golden perfection. They make for a perfect appetizer or snack, and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed pumpkin
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 empanada discs (store-bought or homemade)
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed pumpkin, chopped onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the pumpkin mixture onto each empanada disc.
- Moisten the edges of the empanada discs with water, then fold them in half to enclose the filling and crimp the edges with a fork.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the empanadas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the empanadas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the empanadas hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Frying pan Paper towels
Tools
Fork
Serving suggestions
Serve the empanadas with aji picante (spicy Colombian salsa) for an extra kick of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a shortcut, you can use canned pumpkin puree instead of mashing fresh pumpkin.
Cost
$10