Fatay: Arab Empanadas [Vegan]
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Autor: Lolét
Makes 10/12 empanadas
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For the dough
- 400 grs. flour
- 100 grs. fine semolina
- 325 cm3 of water
- 20 grs. olive oil
- 10 g. salt
- 5 g. fresh yeast or 1.5 grams. dry yeast
For the filling
- 200 grs. vegan no-meat or seitan / or TVP / or fresh mushrooms, minced or cut very small.
- 1 red onion
- 1 large tomato
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- A few drops of Tabasco sauce
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. paprika
For the dough (prepare the day before)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until blended well, no need to knead.
Cover the bowl with a bag or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight.
The next day, remove from the refrigerator.
Divide into 10 or 12 equal parts.
For the filling
In a bowl mix the no-meat (or whatever you use instead) with chopped onions and tomatoes.
Add the lemon juice.
Add all seasonings and mix.
Save in refrigerator for several hours to allow flavors to penetrate.
To assemble the fatay
Form balls with the dough and roll out with a rolling pin (should be 1 cm. thick)
Place a spoonful of filling in center of dough.
Fold flaps forming a triangle.
Bake in preheated moderate oven until puffed and golden.
Serve immediately with fresh lemon chunks.