Learn to prepare the Nicaraguan Pati, a delicious coastal empanada filled with seasoned ground beef with achiote, onion, chili, beef broth, and more. Ideal for sharing with family.
Discover how to prepare the delicious Nicaraguan Pati, a traditional recipe full of unique flavors.
Perfect for sharing with family and surprising everyone with this typical Nicaraguan dish.
Pati
Ingredients
2 pounds of Ground beef
2 tablespoons of Achiote
2 Onions
2 Chili peppers
2 tablespoons of Beef broth
1 ½ cup of Bread crumbs
1 pinch of Pepper
½ cup of Water
3 Garlic cloves
6 cups of Flour
2 Butter sticks
2 cups of Water
3 tablespoons of Achiote
2 tablespoons of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, mix the ground beef with bread crumbs, grated onion, chopped chili, beef broth, achiote, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Step 2 : Sauté the mixture until well cooked, then let it cool.
Step 3 : To prepare the dough, mix achiote with flour, salt, butter, and water.
Step 4 : Knead the mixture well.
Step 5 : Then, take portions of dough, flatten them to form tortillas, add the meat filling, and close them into empanadas.
Step 6 : Repeat this process with the rest of the ingredients.
Step 7 : Brush the empanadas with beaten egg and water, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes until golden.
Step 8 : Once ready, enjoy these delicious Nicaraguan Patis with your family.
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