DEEP-FRIED MASA TURNOVERS WITH CRAB
Categories Blender Olive Shellfish Tomato Fry Cinco de Mayo Buffet Crab Hot Pepper Spring Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For filling:
- Puree tomatoes in blender. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Mix in olives, chiles, and dried herbs, then tomato puree. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until most liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in crab and parsley; season with salt.
- For dough:
- Combine fresh masa or masa harina mixture, lard, flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Knead well, adding warm water by tablespoonfuls as needed until dough is soft but not sticky. Divide into 12 balls. Place on sheet of foil. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cut out two 8-inch rounds from heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Place 1 plastic round on bottom half of tortilla press. Place 1 dough round in center and top with second plastic round. Close tortilla press, pressing dough to 5-inch round. Peel off top plastic. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon filling onto half of dough. Using plastic as aid, fold dough over filling, peel back plastic, and seal edges. Flip turnover onto hand; peel off bottom plastic. Place turnover on foil-lined sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Pour enough oil into large skillet to reach depth of 3/4 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer and heat oil to 375°F. Fry 3 turnovers at a time until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange turnovers on platter and serve.
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Yuna Fires
[email protected]These turnovers are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
Gaspara Sabrina
[email protected]I've never made masa turnovers before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The turnovers turned out perfect and they were so delicious!
Zeeshan Ali Zee
[email protected]These turnovers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd pleaser.
Raymond Harrow
[email protected]I thought the turnovers were a bit bland. I added some extra spices to the filling and they were much better.
ahmed rasheed
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my turnovers were really dry.
Gerald Smith
[email protected]I made these turnovers for my family and they loved them. The filling was especially flavorful.
Tammy Turner
[email protected]These turnovers are a great way to use up leftover crab meat.
Coolbeatz64 YT
[email protected]I had a hard time finding masa harina, but I finally found it at a local Mexican grocery store. The turnovers were worth the effort though, they were so good!
Ibrahim Hossain
[email protected]The turnovers were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Jason Castilliron
[email protected]I've made these turnovers several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.
Namwanga Moreen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved these turnovers. The masa dough was so flavorful and the crab filling was perfectly seasoned.
ch amir waqas meyo
[email protected]These turnovers are so good! I could eat them every day.
Olajide Bukola
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the turnovers turned out perfect. I used a combination of crab meat and shrimp for the filling, and they were delicious.
Vasant Alluri
[email protected]I made these turnovers for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Mdsamim Kan
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The masa turnovers were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the crab filling was flavorful and succulent. I will definitely be making this recipe again!