Empanada Making

Since we have been here we have found out that there are "days" for everything here. Day of the Dogs, Day of the Mujer (lady), Day of the Social Workers, Day of the Students, etc.  Several weeks ago we celebrated "Day of the Doctor" and got up early to make and eat empanadas before clinic.....in reality Mumi had already made the dough and the filling, we just helped to put them together! They were delicious.

You can see the dough Mumi prepared ahead of time...and her adorable granddaughter Ariana

The process begins. Mumi is actually using a pasta maker to roll out the dough.

 My hands, putting the filling of potatoes and chicken into the dough. Interesting fact, notice that the filling is red. However, there is no spice that makes it red, they literally use red food coloring in powder form because it looks boring if its not red. In order for it to be a true empanada here, it has to have the food coloring; if not you will definitely be criticized.

 The process at work, me folding the filled empanada.

 

Probably my best folding job.....looks pretty good. Twong, this reminded me of the day we made dumplings!

 

 Pepe, doing the frying.

 Finished product, golden brown and very tasty

Ready for our pre-clinic feast!