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Bolivian Saltenas Recipe

Bolivian Saltenas are savory pastries filled with meat, potatoes, peas, and a slightly sweet, slightly spicy sauce.
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Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bolivian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • ½ cup shortening

Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • ½ cup peas
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add warm water and shortening. Knead until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. In a pan, cook ground beef until browned. Add potatoes, peas, onion, sugar, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook until potatoes are tender.
  3. 3. Dissolve gelatin in beef broth. Add to meat mixture. Let cool.
  4. 4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough into circles. Place filling in center. Fold and seal edges.
  5. 5. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Saltenas
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