Vegan Chorizo Potato Empanada

Vegan chorizo empanada, russet potatoes, pickled apple slaw, and yuzu crema.

by Chef Ben Diaz


This recipe is part of the Chef’s Roll Test Kitchen, in partnership with Potatoes USA and FOH.



Chorizo Potato Empanada

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ea. Russet potato
  • 1 tbsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Chile powder
  • 1 tsp. Onion powder

METHOD

  1. Blanch potato til soft and dice.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and fill in the dough. (Use your favorite empanada dough recipe.)
  3. Bake or fry.

Pickled Apple Slaw

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ea. Apple
  • 1 pint Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water

METHOD

  1. Bring apple cider, water, and sugar to a boil.
  2. Pour it over thinly sliced apples.
  3. Let cool.

Yuzu Crema

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pint Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 tbsp. Yuzu

METHOD

  1. Whisk together.