My Argentine Feast – Part 4 – Chicken And Vegetable Empanadas

No Argentine meal would be complete without empanadas. Empandasoriginated in Spain and were brought to Argentina by Spanish colonists in the 16th century. The word “empanada” comes from the Spanish word empanar, which means “to wrap or coat in bread”. Though empanadas are found all over Spain and Latin American countries, Argentina is really known for its empanadas. Each region of Argentina adapted the empanada to suit their local produce and preferences. The Argentinian Ministry of Culture has declared the Creole empanada of Buenos Aires a Cultural Heritage of Food and Gastronomy.

In Argentinian history, the empanada was once known as the working man’s meal because it contained a full meal that was easy to carry to work. In many Latin American countries, the empanadas are made from a corn or maize dough. In Argentina, however, they are made from flour. They are filled with anything you want to fill them with, and are both sweet and savory.

Of course I made empanadas for my Argentine feast. How could I call it an Argentine feast without empanadas? I made chicken and vegetable empanadas. I actually make them quite often. I love empanadas. Empanadas de Rincon Argentino, Southwestern Chicken Empanadas, Pork and Pumpkin Empanadas, From Leftovers to Empanadas

This time my filling was a chicken, vegetable and wild rice combination.

You can bake them or fry them, but my preference is to fry them. You can’t really go wrong wither way though. 🙂

As you might expect, these all disappeared rather quickly. They were light and airy and just melted in our mouth. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.