Empadas (various flavors)
Empada is a typical Brazilian baked snack. Empada da Praça Lanches e Cia offers various flavors of empadas, likely including chicken, shrimp, and cheese.
Nutrition Facts
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Empada da Praça Lanches e Cia
Empadas have colonial roots, influenced by Portuguese cuisine. The Portuguese 'empada' served as a base, and the Brazilians adapted it by incorporating local ingredients and flavors, resulting in a distinct Brazilian version.
Empadas are a popular snack and comfort food in Brazil, often enjoyed as a quick lunch, afternoon treat, or party food. They're widely available in bakeries, cafes, and snack shops.
Celebrations and Gatherings
Empadas are frequently served at birthday parties, family gatherings, and other social events. Their individual size makes them easy to handle and share.
Regional Variations
While the basic recipe remains similar, regional variations exist in the fillings and dough preparations, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.
Street Food Staple
Empadas are often found as street food, sold by vendors offering various flavors to suit different preferences.
Empadas are known for their diverse fillings, ranging from savory to sweet. Common options include chicken, shrimp, cheese, heart of palm (palmito), and ground beef. The dough is typically rich and buttery, providing a satisfying contrast to the filling.
The most common flavors include: * **Chicken (Frango):** A creamy chicken filling seasoned with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and various herbs. * **Shrimp (Camarão):** Shrimp cooked in a creamy sauce, often with tomatoes, onions, and coconut milk, providing a rich seafood flavor. * **Cheese (Queijo):** A simple yet delicious filling of melted cheese, such as mozzarella or catupiry (a creamy Brazilian cheese). * **Heart of Palm (Palmito):** A vegetarian option featuring heart of palm in a creamy sauce, offering a subtle, slightly sweet flavor. * **Ground Beef (Carne Moída):** Seasoned ground beef with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and sometimes olives or raisins.
Dough Texture
The dough should be flaky and tender, not tough. Using cold butter and minimal kneading is key to achieving this texture.
Filling Consistency
The filling should be thick enough to hold its shape inside the empada but not too dry. Adding a thickening agent like flour or cornstarch can help.
Baking Temperature
Bake the empadas at a moderate temperature to ensure they cook through evenly and the crust turns golden brown.
Resting the Dough
Allowing the dough to rest in the refrigerator before rolling it out will relax the gluten and prevent it from shrinking during baking.
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