Empanada Rustica Recipe

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Empanada Rustica
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  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place the dried pasilla, ancho, arbol and chipotle peppers in a pot of hot water and let steep 45 minutes to soften.
  2. Coat Anaheim and poblano peppers in pork fat or vegetable oil on baking pan. Place in oven and roast 30 minutes. Remove to a bowl and cover bowl in plastic wrap. Let sit 15 minutes.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. When Anaheim and poblano peppers are cool enough to handle, remove the skins. Carefully slice in half and remove the seeds. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
  4. Wearing gloves, remove softened dried peppers from water. Carefully split peppers and remove and discard all seeds. Sauté peppers in 1 tablespoon pork fat or vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then finely dice.
  5. Chop onions to a medium dice. Sauté in a thin film of pork fat or vegetable oil until onions are caramelized. Set aside.
  6. Remove husks from tomatillos; core and wash them. Slice them in half and grill until charred on one side.
  7. Season chicken with menudo spice, cinnamon and fennel seed. Brown chicken on all sides in a large skillet with a thin film of pork fat or vegetable oil. Set aside.
  8. In a stockpot over medium heat, place fire-roasted tomatoes, dried peppers, roasted garlic, half of the caramelized onions, molasses, toasted bread, almonds, chicken stock, raisins, star anise and tomatillos. Use an immersion blender to blend all ingredients until smooth (or briefly transfer to a blender or food processor and puree). Add diced poblano and Anaheim peppers, remaining caramelized onions and browned chicken. Braise uncovered at a low simmer for 11/2 hours.
  9. Use tongs to remove chicken from pot. Remove bones. Remove skin if desired. Return meat to pot to cook for 30 more minutes.
  10. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer contents of pot to large casserole dish. Cover with prepared pie crust. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 9010.58 Kcal (37725 kJ)
Calories from fat 6473.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 719.29g 1107%
Cholesterol 1553.73mg 518%
Sodium 3830.15mg 160%
Potassium 6910.65mg 147%
Total Carbs 444.35g 148%
Sugars 122.51g 490%
Dietary Fiber 66.16g 265%
Protein 220.66g 441%
Vitamin C 129.3mg 216%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 22.1mg 123%
Calcium 1087mg 109%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.16 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.5g 1107%
Cholesterol 33.48mg 518%
Sodium 82.53mg 160%
Potassium 148.91mg 147%
Total Carbs 9.57g 148%
Sugars 2.64g 490%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 265%
Protein 4.75g 441%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 216%
Iron 0.5mg 123%
Calcium 23.4mg 109%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 239.4
    Points
  • 248
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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