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Empanada Gallega

Name: Empanada Gallega
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Dough: 500g all-purpose flour, 150ml warm water, 150ml olive oil (from the filling), 1 tsp salt, 10g fresh yeast; Filling: 400g canned tuna in olive oil (drained, reserve oil for dough); 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 200ml tomato puree (tomate triturado); 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Golden, flaky pastry folded around a slow-cooked filling of tuna, peppers, and onion — Galicia's beloved savoury pie, ideal for sharing.

90 minutes

Serves 4

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Contains common allergens

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Cook the Sofrito (Filling): Heat the reserved oil from the tuna in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and bell peppers, cooking slowly for 20 minutes until very soft and sweet.

2
Finish the Filling: Stir in the smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid evaporates. Remove from heat, fold in the drained tuna, and let the mixture cool completely.
3
Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Mix in the 150ml of olive oil (use extra if the tuna didn't yield enough). Gradually add the flour and salt, kneading for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rest covered for 30 minutes.
4
Assemble the Pie: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Divide the dough in two. Roll out one half on parchment paper to fit a rectangular baking tray. Spread the cooled tuna filling evenly over the base, leaving a 1-inch border.
5
Seal and Glaze: Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the filling. Fold and crimp the edges tightly to seal (repulgue). Poke a small hole in the center to allow steam to escape. Brush the top generously with the beaten egg.
6
Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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