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Golden, flaky pastries filled with a delicious sweet, sour, and spicy minced pork filling. These Goan-style mini pies are a perfect appetizer or snack, bursting with rich, complex flavors.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Pastry Dough
Cook the Pork Filling
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Golden, flaky pastries filled with a delicious sweet, sour, and spicy minced pork filling. These Goan-style mini pies are a perfect appetizer or snack, bursting with rich, complex flavors.
This goan recipe takes 130 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 610.3 calories per serving with 22.13g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or appetizer.
Assemble the Empadinhas
Bake to Golden Perfection
Replace the minced pork with minced chicken, turkey, beef, or lamb. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Create a vegetarian version by using crumbled paneer, finely chopped mushrooms, lentils, or a mixture of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas, spiced in the same Goan style.
If you're short on time, you can use store-bought puff pastry or shortcrust pastry sheets instead of making your own.
Increase the amount of green chilies or add a pinch of black pepper to the filling for an extra kick.
The minced pork filling provides high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
Pork is a natural source of several B vitamins, including B12, B6, niacin, and thiamine. These vitamins are crucial for energy metabolism, brain function, and the formation of red blood cells.
The recipe uses spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while other spices contribute antioxidants.
One serving, which consists of three empadinhas, contains approximately 600-650 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the fat content of the pork and the exact amount of butter used.
Goan Pork Empadinhas are a delicious indulgence. They are high in protein from the pork but also high in calories and saturated fat from the butter-rich pastry. They are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Yes! You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You can also assemble the empadinhas and freeze them unbaked. Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
You can easily substitute minced pork with minced chicken, beef, or lamb. For a vegetarian option, a filling of spiced mushrooms, paneer, or mixed vegetables works wonderfully.
A tough pastry is usually caused by overworking the dough. When you mix or knead the dough too much, it develops gluten, which makes it chewy and tough instead of flaky and tender. Mix just until the dough comes together.
For the most authentic Goan flavor, Goan toddy vinegar (made from coconut sap) is the best choice. If you can't find it, coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar are good substitutes. Standard white vinegar also works well.