Directions:
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking; cook chorizo and onion, stirring until onion is softened.
- Add potatoes and salt and pepper.
- Cook, covered, stirring occasionally until potatoes begin to turn golden brown, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in jalapenos, tomatoes and cumin.
- Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
- Stir in cilantro, cheese and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Roll out each empanada wrapper into a 6 inch round on a floured surface.
- Put about 1/3 cup filling in center of each wrapper and form filling into a log.
- Moisten wrapper edges with a finger dipped in water.
- Fold each wrapper over filling to form a half moon.
- Press down around filling to force out air.
- Seal by pressing edges together firmly with a fork.
- Heat remaining 3 cups oil in a deep 12 inch skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry empanadas in 3 batches, gently turning,until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer empanadas to paper towels to drain.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1568.35 Kcal (6566 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1513.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 168.17g | 259% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.81mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 444.65mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.85g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 9.78g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Protein | 3.99g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 34.8mg | 58% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.1mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 113.8mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 427.37 Kcal (1789 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 412.43 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 45.83g | 259% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.86mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 41.69mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 121.17mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.05g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 2.66g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.31g | 19% | |
| Protein | 1.09g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 58% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 31mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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