Tuna Empanadillas

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Olive Oil – 2 tblssp
Onion – 1 tblsp, chopped
Canned Tuna in Brine – 100 gms, drained and flaked
Pimento-stuffed Olives – 2 tblsp, sliced
Sweet Spanish Paprika – 1/2 tsp
Flat-leaf Parsley – 1 tblsp, finely chopped
Ready-rolled Puff Pastry – 250 gms
Egg Yolk – 1, beaten, to glaze
Salt as per taste
Ground Black Pepper as per taste

Method:
1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occastionally, until softened.
3. Add tuna, olives, paprika and parsley.
4. Cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper and leave to cool.
6. Preheat an oven to 190C and line two baking trays with baking paper.
7. Cut the pastry into 3 inch circles and arrange on the tray.
8. Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture on each round and fold the pastry over to form a crescent shape.
9. Press the edges with wet hands to seal.
10. Brush the top with beaten egg and bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
11. Serve warm.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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