Wasabi Wednessday Wave Presents Today´s Recipe

Guava Empanadas
10 portions

INGREDIENTS: -18 ounce package -1 large egg -1 tablespoon sugar -Grated zest and juice of 1 lime -3/4 cup guava paste -14 ounce package frozen empanada wrappers, thawed -Vegetable oil, for frying -Sugar for dusting
METHOD: 1.Pulse the cream cheese, egg, sugar, lime zest and lime juice in a food processor until smooth. 2.Put 1 tablespoon guava paste in the center of each empanada wrapper, then top with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. 
3.Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal. 4.Heat about 11/2 inches vegetable oil in a wide saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the empanadas until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. 
5.Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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