Yuca Empanadas Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

Yuca Empanadas Recipe - QueRicaVida.com

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During the Christmas season Puerto Ricans usually make a large variety of dishes to share with family and friends that visit us during this time of year. Yam tamales (known as

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Ingredients

  • 6 lbs of yuca dough (ground)
  • 1 cup annatto oil or the amount needed for coloring dough
  • 1 teaspoon coriander and annatto seasoning powder
  • Salt, if desired
  • Plantain or banana leaves
  • Foil paper (not needed if you want to cook it in the microwave)
  • 3 to 4 lbs of boneless pork meat or chicken (thighs and breast)
  • 1/2 cup Sofrito
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (Spanish style)
  • 1/4 cup raisins, optional
  • 1/4 cup stuffed olives
  • 1 cup cooking ham, if desired

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