Chamorro Empanada Recipe

Chamorro Empanada Recipe are a favorite snack in Guam. They have a crispy outside and soft meat inside. 

This recipe is easy to make at home. You can eat them fresh and warm. They are great for snacks, parties, or family time.

What is the Chamorro Empanada Recipe?

Chamorro empanadas are fried snacks from Guam. They have spiced meat and ground rice inside. The outside is golden and crunchy.

Recipe Details

Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Slotted spoon

Ingredients For Chamorro Empanada Recipe

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Cook onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add meat and cook until brown.
4. Add salt and pepper.
5. Mix in ground rice and water.
6. Cook until thick.
7. Mix rice flour and achiote water in a bowl.
8. Knead into smooth dough.
9. Fill dough circles with meat mix.
10. Seal and fry until golden.

Pro Tips

• Use achiote for a nice color.
• Keep dough soft.
• Do not overfill.
• Fry on medium heat.
• Drain on paper before eating.

Nutrition Information

10 Sides That Go Well

• Red rice
• Pickled papaya
• Fresh salad
• Sweet plantains
• Hot sauce
• Coconut milk soup
• Garlic bread
• Grilled corn
• Cucumber salad
• Fried bananas

FAQs About Chamorro Empanada Recipe

Q1: Can I bake instead of fry?
A1: Yes, but frying is crispier.

Q2: How long can I keep them?
A2: Eat within two days.

Q3: Can I freeze them?
A3: Yes, before frying.

Q4: What meat is best?
A4: Chicken or beef.

Q5: Can I make them spicy?
A5: Yes, add chili.

Conclusion!

Chamorro empanadas are easy and tasty. They bring Guam’s taste to your home. Eat them hot with your favorite side dish.

Recipe Card!

Chamorro Empanada Recipe

Olivia Carter

Chamorro Empanada Recipe are a favorite snack in Guam. They have a crispy outside and soft meat inside. 

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Slotted spoon

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups rice flour
• 1 cup achiote water
• 1 lb ground chicken or beef
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup cooked rice ground fine
• 1 cup water
• Oil for frying

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Cook onion and garlic until soft.
• Add meat and cook until brown.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Mix in ground rice and water.
• Cook until thick.
• Mix rice flour and achiote water in a bowl.
• Knead into smooth dough.
• Fill dough circles with meat mix.
• Seal and fry until golden.

Notes

• Use achiote for a nice color.
• Keep dough soft.
• Do not overfill.
• Fry on medium heat.
• Drain on paper before eating.

Keyword Chamorro Empanada Recipe

Olivia Carter

Hi, I’m Olivia Carter! I started Eat n Whisk to share simple, tasty recipes that bring joy to everyday cooking. From quick family meals to sweet treats, I believe anyone can cook with a little guidance. When I’m not in the kitchen, I love exploring farmers’ markets and trying new flavors.