Spring Onion and Prawn Empanadas

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   8 min

   Begin by incorporating butter into plain flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Next, add the egg white, half of the egg yolk (set aside the other half for later), white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and enough cold water to create a pliable dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, then wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat Oven and Sauté Filling

   10 min

   Set your oven to preheat at 180°C (fan 160°C, gas mark 4) to ensure it's ready for baking later. While the oven heats, trim the green tops off the spring onions and chop the white parts finely. In a skillet, add a dash of olive oil and sauté the chopped spring onions over medium heat until they become tender and translucent. Incorporate the red chilli and minced garlic, followed by the prawns; cook until the prawns are fully opaque and pink, about 3-4 minutes. Season the mixture to taste, then remove the prawns and let the juices reduce in the pan until thickened before returning the prawns to the skillet.

3. 3

   Shape the Empanadas

   12 min

   Take the rested empanada dough and divide it into eight equal portions. Roll each portion out on a floured surface into thin circles, about 12 cm in diameter. Place a generous spoonful of the prawn and spring onion filling on one half of each circle, sprinkle with crumbled feta, then carefully fold the dough over to cover the filling. Trim the edges with a knife and crimp them securely to ensure the empanadas are well sealed. Position the empanadas on a greased baking sheet, lying on their sides or standing on their crimped edges. Brush the tops with the reserved egg yolk mixed with a little water for a golden finish.

4. 4

   Bake Empanadas

   60 min

   Place the prepared empanadas in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they should turn golden brown and develop a slightly crisp texture around the edges. They're ready when beautifully browned and aromatic, making for a delightful snack or meal.

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