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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Colombian Empanadas (empanadas Colombianas)

    Colombian Empanadas (Empanadas Colombianas)

    Aug 28, 2023 · Modified: Mar 29, 2025 by Erica Dinho · 262 Comments

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    Colombian Empanadas are a popular snack or appetizer in Colombia and are served by most Colombian restaurants in the United States with ají sauce.

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    Empanadas are popular in Spain and Latin America. Every country has an empanada recipe and even in Colombia we have different versions depending on the region and the cook.

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    Serving Suggestions

    These empanadas are usually serve with Colombian ají sauce and lime wedges on the side. You can serve them as an appetizer, snack or as a meal with a salad on the side.

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    What are Colombian Empanadas Made of?

    Traditionally, these fritters are made with precooked corn flour and filled with meat, potatoes, vegetables and spices. Some people use shredded pork and beef to make their empanadas, but in my family we always make them with ground meat.

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    Ingredients to Make the Filling

    You will find the printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions below.

    Vegetables: Potatoes, white onions, scallions, red bell pepper, tomato and garlic.

    Spices: Sazón with azafran, chicken or vegetable bouillon, salt and black pepper.

    Oil: Olive oil

    Herbs: Fresh cilantro or parsley.

    Meat: Ground pork and beef.

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    Ingredients for the Dough

    Masarepa: Yellow precooked cornmeal.

    Water: Lukewarm

    Oil: I recommend using vegetable or canola oil.

    Spices: Sazon with azafran and salt.

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    How Can I Make Meatless Colombian Empanadas?

    In Colombia, empanadas are also sold outside of the churches. Those are usually very small and just have a potato filling, a great alternative for vegetarians and absolutely delicious. They are known as "empanaditas de iglesia".

    For the vegetarian version of these empanadas, follow all the ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below. Just omitting the beef and pork.

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    How to Make Colombian Empanadas

    To make the dough, place the masarepa in a large bowl. Add the sazón and salt, and stir to mix well. Add the water and oil and mix to form dough. Pat the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cover with plastic and set aside for 20 minutes. Meanwhile make the filling.

    To make the filling, place the potatoes in a pot with water and the bouillon tablet for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and gently mash the potatoes. Set aside.

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes.

    Add the ground pork and beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is fairly dry.

    Transfer the meat mixture to the mashed potatoes bowl and mix well to combine.

    To assemble the empanadas, break small portions of the dough, about 1 ½ tablespoons each one, and form each portion into a ball by rolling between the palms of your hands.

    Place the balls of dough between two pieces of plastic and roll each out very thinly to form a circle. Remove the top plastic and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each.

    Then using the plastic underneath, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork.

    Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 360° F.

    Carefully place 3 or 4 empanadas at the time in the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden on all sides. Using a slotted spoon transfer the empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels.

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    How to Store

    Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place them on a baking sheet and spray with cooking oil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until they are warm and crispy. You can reheat them in the microwave, but the dough will be softer.

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    You can freeze these empanadas before frying. After filling them and pressing the edges together, transfer them to a lined sheet pan and freeze them until solid. Transfer the frozen empanadas to a freezer-safe container or bag and store them for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge before frying them.

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    Cooking Notes and Tips

    *You can make smaller empanadas for a party or make them bigger if you prefer, just double the recipe.

    *Yo can make the empanadas filling one day ahead, store in the fridge until ready to use.

    *For the vegetarian version of this Colombian Empanadas recipe, follow all the instructions and just omitting the beef and pork.

    *Colombian empanadas are traditionally served with aji colombiano.  

    Depending on how much your vegetables cook down and the size you cut them, you may have a little leftover filling. The leftover filling makes an excellent quesadilla or taco filling.

    You can also freeze the filling for up to 3 months when the cravings strike for a quick and easy batch of empanadas.

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    More Traditional Colombian Recipes to Try:

    Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken)

    Ajiaco Santafereño (Colombian Ajiaco)

    Tamales Colombianos (Colombian Tamales)

    Bistec a la Criolla (Steak with Creole Sauce)

    Sudado de Carne (Beef Stew)

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    Colombian Empanadas Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 240 votes
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Lime and ají for serving

    Dough

    • 1 ½ cups precooked yellow cornmeal masarepa
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ½ tablespoon sazon Goya with azafran
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Filling

    • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
    • 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon tablet
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup chopped white onions
    • 1 cup chopped tomato
    • ¼ cup chopped green onions
    • 1 chopped garlic clove
    • 2 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
    • ½ pound ground pork and beef
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sazón with azafran
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

    Instructions
     

    Make the Dough

    • Place the masarepa in a large bowl. Add the sazon Goya and salt and stir to mix well. Add the water and oil and mix to form dough. Pat the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cover with plastic and set aside for 20 minutes. Meanwhile make the filling.

    Filling

    • Cook the potatoes in a pot with water and the bouillon tablet for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and gently mash the potatoes. Set aside.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes.
    • Add the ground pork and beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is fairly dry.
    • Transfer the meat mixture to the mashed potatoes bowl and mix well to combine.
    • Break small portions of the dough, about 1 ½ tablespoons each one, and form each portion into a ball by rolling between the palms of your hands.
    • Place the balls of dough between two pieces of plastic and roll each out very thinly to form a circle. Remove the top plastic and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each.
    • Then using the plastic underneath, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork.
    • Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 360° F.
    • Carefully place 3 or 4 empanadas at the time in the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden on all sides.
    • Using a slotted spoon transfer the empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with ají and lime on the side.

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    Notes

    *You can make smaller empanadas for a party or make them bigger if you prefer, just double the recipe.
    *Yo can make the empanadas filling one day ahead, store in the fridge until ready to use.
    *For the vegetarian version of this Colombian Empanadas recipe, follow all the instructions and  just omitting the beef and pork.
    *Colombian empanadas are traditionally served with aji colombiano.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Carolina

      July 14, 2009 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,

      You are my Hero! Thank you for sharing your recipes. Since I found this blog, I have been making delicius Colombian dishes for my husband and son...We love it. No hay nada como el sabor de COLOMBIA. Sigue compartiendo tus recetas...no sabes cuanto lo apreciamos 🙂

      Reply
      • Erica

        July 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Carolina,
        Thank you so much for the nice comment! I am glad you like the blog.

        Reply
        • Anonymous

          October 27, 2015 at 5:39 pm

          5 stars
          WOW! I just needed to find the nutrition facts but what i just found was better! Viva Colombia!!

          Reply
          • Susie

            July 21, 2016 at 2:23 pm

            5 stars
            Thank you so much for the empanadas recipe ! And many other recipes! Love my Colombian food so tasty!!

            Reply
            • Francisco

              January 17, 2019 at 2:33 pm

              5 stars
              Erica,
              Thank you so much for the recipes; I am having a great and delicious time making them with my daughters. Y que viva Colombia!

          • Dina Abbo

            December 18, 2023 at 11:28 am

            Hi do you add half a pound each of pork and beef? Or total meaning a fourth each?

            Reply
            • Jenny

              December 30, 2023 at 9:37 am

              Thats a really great question and I am wondering the answer as well. I thought it meant 1/4 lb each but now I am double thinking.

            • Erica Dinho

              January 02, 2024 at 12:11 pm

              1/4 pound pork and 1/4 pound beef. 1/2 pound total

        • Mary

          December 03, 2022 at 3:28 pm

          Can this recipe be baked in the oven instead of frying?

          Reply
        • David Elser

          September 29, 2024 at 4:41 pm

          5 stars
          My Colombia friends and wife of 19 years can’t believe this gringo can rock their taste buds with your recipe

          Reply
      • Camilla

        May 26, 2017 at 12:51 am

        5 stars
        Whaaaaaaaaaaaattt??

        Reply
      • Camilla

        May 26, 2017 at 1:01 am

        5 stars
        Whatcha talking bout...wit ur "Sigue compartiendo tus recetas…"

        Reply
        • Thomas

          September 08, 2020 at 7:21 pm

          5 stars
          Well - a few years too late haha.. But it means "keep sharing your recipes" 🙂

          And these recipes are SUPER!!!!

          THANKS Erica 🙂

          Reply
        • Michy

          April 27, 2025 at 9:27 am

          Can you substitute the Goya sazon with azafran with Goya Saxon with coriander and acheito ?

          Reply
      • Emily

        October 10, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Are these empanadas gluten-free? Empanadas are my favorite but recently I had to give up gluten. The recipe seems like it’s GF.

        Reply
        • Marcia Sibely

          April 25, 2022 at 6:37 pm

          5 stars
          Yes, they are

          Reply
      • Olga Hamon

        November 14, 2021 at 10:28 am

        My love empanadas.. I always wanted to learn to make them. This recipe was easy to follow. From now on I will be making my own empanadas. Thank you!

        Reply
      • María Uhlmann

        July 08, 2022 at 11:29 am

        Hi! Thank you so much for the delicious recipes. Could you tell me what is the green sauce to serve the empanadas and could you share the recipe? Thank you so much! .

        Reply
        • Vane

          August 31, 2022 at 7:02 pm

          It’s a Colombian Ají

          Reply
      • Ryan

        December 15, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        5 stars
        My wife is from Cali Colombia and has missed the authentic flavors from her country. I surprised her by making this recipe and she was SO impressed! She says they are the BEST empanadas and absolutely loves the recipe!
        Thank you!!!

        Reply
    2. Velva

      July 14, 2009 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Those empanadas look wonderful!!!

      Reply
    3. momgateway

      July 14, 2009 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      ...been wanting to try out Colombian recipes. Empanadas are my favorite!

      Reply
    4. Oysterculture

      July 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      When we were lived in DC, there was a local chain called Julie's Empanadas and I loved going there, I thought they were the perfect snack - nice and contained. Now I can try my own.

      Reply
    5. Monica Wong

      July 14, 2009 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,
      This is a delicious snack!

      Reply
    6. Cathy

      July 14, 2009 at 10:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love empanadas! Yours look delicious - high time I tried making some.

      Reply
      • Gio

        December 21, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        I’ve been making this recipe for years, tastes great but I can never get a consistent texture on the dough. They seem to break pretty easy if I follow the recipe. I usually have to add more masarepa. Should I let it sit longer? Is it too much water ?

        Reply
    7. Pilar-Lechuza

      July 15, 2009 at 1:14 am

      5 stars
      En España les llamamos empanadillas( las empanadas son más grandes) pero se llamen como se llamen nos encantan en casa. Probaré tu receta y ya te contaré el resultado.
      un abrazo

      Reply
    8. Felisha

      July 15, 2009 at 1:04 am

      5 stars
      I have made several empanada recipes. I will def. have to try yours. These look amazing 🙂 Since they are so much work, I usually make a lot, and freeze the others for a quick snack 😛 I love how you have a pic of each dish for the imagination!!

      Reply
      • lorena

        March 04, 2017 at 10:43 am

        5 stars
        When you freeze them, do u fry them frozen or do u let them thaw?

        Reply
        • JOE

          April 30, 2018 at 5:41 pm

          5 stars
          Fry them frozen.

          Reply
          • Beth

            July 30, 2020 at 12:20 am

            5 stars
            Tried frying them frozen. The outside was good but the middle was still cold. Maybe could have fried them a little longer, but I'll try thawing them next time.

            Reply
    9. Sophie

      July 15, 2009 at 4:47 am

      5 stars
      MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,...your empanada's look so tasty & colourful!!
      I so digg them!

      I will try them tomorrow, so Thanks for this yummie recipe, Erica!

      Reply
    10. Erica

      July 15, 2009 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        November 30, 2016 at 9:30 am

        5 stars
        I love the empanadas they are sooooo good❄️☄️

        Reply
        • Jann

          March 16, 2021 at 7:22 am

          5 stars
          Made these today and they are amazing! Had to tweak the dough a bit but everything else was perfect. Thank you for the recipe!

          Reply
    11. Kim

      July 15, 2009 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      Yum- they looks perfectly crispy and delicious. I wish I could come by and have some : )

      Reply
    12. Hélène

      July 15, 2009 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      How delicious they look. I have never eaten Empanadas before.

      Reply
    13. Cynthia

      July 15, 2009 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I can never get enough of these goodies!

      Reply
    14. John

      July 15, 2009 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Those look fantastic--so perfectly golden brown!!

      Reply
    15. My Carolina Kitchen

      July 15, 2009 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't had Empanatas since we lived in Texas way back when. My favorite was stuffed with beef, English peas and flavored with rosemary. I can still taste it but I've never been able to re-create it. Think I'll have to give your recipe a try. Thanks for bringing back wonderful memories.
      Sam

      Reply
    16. zerrin

      July 15, 2009 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic empanadas! I want to squeeze lemon on that halved piece. Erica, I think you'll make me a fan of Colombian dishes. Your recipes are definitely appealing to my appetite!

      Reply
    17. nora@ffr

      July 16, 2009 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      finally my kids are loving columbian dishes.. taste rili good.. thanx erica 🙂

      Reply
    18. Soma

      July 16, 2009 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      I like empanadas tho i have never ventured to make these at home.. thanks for the recipe. I had once had pineapple filled ones. & loved it..are the sweet once traditional too?

      Reply
    19. Nellson Najar

      July 16, 2009 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Is a pleasure to have new recipes. I am very please to find your page, my wife now (she is american) is preparing a lot of your recipes. Thanks.

      Reply
    20. lisa (dandysugar)

      July 18, 2009 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe. I love columbian empanadas but I have not tried making them yet. These sounds perfect, can't wait to try your recipe!

      Reply
    21. Scott

      July 19, 2009 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      A lifesaver! I have two Colombian boys staying the summer with me and they miss their empanadas. I cook a lot of Colombian meals, but have never found a good recipe for the dough! Muchas gracias!

      Reply
    22. Erica

      July 24, 2009 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for the comments!

      Reply
    23. Viviana

      July 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for publishing traditional Colombian recipes. I'm Colombian, also from Medellin but born & raised in NJ. Unfortunately I really don't have the patience for cooking. But as a mother of two boys I am now desperate that they know about their mothers food & culture (their father is american). Yours is the only website that has the great pictures to describe the food. They totally remind me of my mothers cooking!!!!! Great job Paisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      ps: would you be able to in the future to put the recipes in printable format?

      Reply
      • Erica

        July 25, 2009 at 1:36 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Viviana,
        Thank you so much for the nice comment! That is my next step.

        Reply
    24. sandra g

      August 25, 2009 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Hola!, made your empanadas last night, they were awosome, by the way I'm dominican and my husband is peruvian, he said they're great, I'll will try making more of your foods, they all look yummy. Love sandra.

      Reply
      • Erica

        August 25, 2009 at 6:19 pm

        5 stars
        Hola Sandra,
        Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    25. Elisa

      September 09, 2009 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      Erika, super buena la página tuya, cada vez nos sorprendés más. Por lo menos tengo una prima que heredó el talento culinario de la familia por el lado de la mamita y mi mamá. Podrias incluir la receta de las empanadas de iglesia que aunque son más sencillas son deliciosas para los que no nos gusta la carne. Felicitaciones por todos los comentarios

      Reply
      • Erica

        September 10, 2009 at 7:17 am

        5 stars
        Hola Elisa,
        Gracias por tu mensaje....Parece que lo tengo en la sangre 🙂 Ojala algun dia pueda ser tan buena en la cocina como tu mamá y la mamita. La verdad es que lo disfruto mucho. La receta de las empanadas de iglesia esta incluida en ese post.

        Gracias de nuevo significa mucho para mi recibir mensajes bonitos de mis amigos y familia, por que todas esas memorias son las que escribo en este blog.
        Las recuerdo mucho.

        Reply
    26. Melanie

      October 17, 2009 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      It is now cold in NYC and these empanadas give warmth to a cold day. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 17, 2009 at 3:34 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you, Melanie.

        Reply
    27. Susan at SGCC

      October 17, 2009 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      I just recently discovered your blog and I love it! Your recipes are fantastic! I look forward to trying some of them out.

      Reply
      • Erica

        October 17, 2009 at 3:34 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Susan,
        Thank you for the wonderful comment!

        Reply
    28. Roberto

      November 11, 2009 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      Hola soy Puertorriqueño (casado con una Caleña) y me encanta la comida colombiana. Te felicito por tu blog, por fin encuentro un lugar de recetas colombianas con ingredientes que se pueden conseguir en usa. En la forma que explicas las recetas es excelente (sencillo y al punto), ademas el incluir fotos de los ingredientes ayuda a la hora de buscarlos en el supermercado...

      Cuando publicas la receta de la torta negra? Mi esposa a cada rato me menciona que se comeria una torta negra pero en Atlanta es dificil conseguir un lugar que la hagan, ademas me encantaria darle la sorpresa un dia y prepararsela...muchas gracias y muchas felicitaciones nuevamente..tu blog esta brutal!!!
      R

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 11, 2009 at 2:17 pm

        5 stars
        Hola Roberto,
        Gracias por tu comentario! La receta de la torta negra es algo que voy a publicar pronto, no se cuando pero estoy trabajando en eso.

        Reply
    29. Keri

      November 12, 2009 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      All of your recipes sound delicious! My husband is from Cucuta, Colombia and misses Colombian food. These all sound relatively easy to make. Can't wait to try them!!

      Reply
    30. Respondon

      November 17, 2009 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      I probably won't be able to make them like Empanadas Colombianas of Calle 53 in Galerias, if they're still there, but this recipe looks like my best shot!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        November 30, 2020 at 6:19 am

        5 stars
        Can you bake these?

        Reply
    31. Respondon

      November 19, 2009 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      By the way, if you live in Washington you can get real colombian empanadas at La Calena bakery in Montgomery Village MD:

      They'll even give you little aji containers. You're on your own for the lime, though. Their real business is roscones and other Colombian baked goods, which I'm not especially fond of, but the empanadas are very good and they don't freeze too badly if you blot them first.

      Reply
    32. Vanessa

      November 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect, they came out delicious, I would recommend to anyone to follow your recipe.

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 25, 2009 at 7:15 pm

        5 stars
        Vanessa-Thank you so much for your feedback!

        Reply
    33. Martha

      November 30, 2009 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      Tu blog esta super chevere. Podrias poner unos Buñuelitos? Para navidad.

      Gracias

      Reply
    34. Caroline

      December 11, 2009 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      I am Filipina, and my husband is Mexican. Empanadas are eaten in both of our cultures, and its neat to see (and eat!) different variations. Mexican empanadas are filled with fruit; Filipino empanadas are filled with ground beef, potatoes, and other vegetables.

      I ate Colombian empanadas at a Hispanic heritage festival (many years ago), and I've been looking for the recipe since. I bought masarepa the other day, and I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    35. Nancy

      December 14, 2009 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      Por fin, durante a;os trate de prepararlas, pero solo con tu receta fue posible que mis hijos las comieran y me dijeran, estas si son empanadas Colombianas mami. Gracias mil !!!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 14, 2009 at 8:14 am

        5 stars
        Nancy- Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Me alegra que te gustaron 🙂

        Reply
    36. Caroline

      December 15, 2009 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, this is Caroline (the author of the comment posted on December 11). I finally made empanadas con aji last night, and we loved it! My husband was very happy. Thanks again.

      Reply
    37. Rob

      December 21, 2009 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      Question ?
      Added 2 cups of water to the Dough or Masa and it was very soft.I mean kinda like oameal soft. Let it stand 20 minutes but still very soft. Paniced and added more precooked yellow cornmeal (masarepa) to make it thicker. Was i wrong by adding more cormeal or did i worry for no reason ?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 21, 2009 at 7:57 am

        5 stars
        Rob-That was perfect!I do the same thing with my masa when is thin.

        Reply
    38. Rob

      December 22, 2009 at 5:50 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the reply Erica !
      My main concern was when i tried to fold the meat in the masa it seemed like the masa would rip and tear and not hold the meat inside.
      Will try it again like you suggest.
      Have a Merry Christmas !

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    39. Milena McComas

      December 23, 2009 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      Dear Erica,

      Just wanted to share with you that thanks to this recipe "quede como una reina". As you know, these days we Colombians celebrate the "novena", it was at my house today and I made the empanadas and the rice pudding... everyone was literally licking their fingers!!!

      Thank you ver much for these wonderful recipes!

      Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful Happy New Year!!

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      • Erica

        December 23, 2009 at 9:06 am

        5 stars
        Milena-Thank you so much for the feedback and the wonderful comment!

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    40. Dulce Maria

      January 08, 2010 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I just found out your recipe in this web very exicited to know that our Empanadas are well recognized.
      I lived in Miami starting a minicompany that making empanadas of meat and chiken just to find some information, if you let me know if you by any chance know any restaurants or private company want to get involved with me for large orders, at the presente time I have only few merchants wants to expand.

      thanks very much.

      Dulce

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    41. Carmen

      January 21, 2010 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Wow, I am so glad I just found your website. I have searched high and low to find the real deal Colombian empanadas like the ones I have had with my mother's family in Colombia. These look almost identical to the favorites I come back to when I am in Medellin. I watched them being in made in Medellin at my mother's house and they did not use bell pepper, so might omit that. Thank you so much!

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    42. C

      January 27, 2010 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erika, great recipe. I do have a question though. Can you bake the empanadas instead of deep fried them? if yes, then at what temperature oand and for how long? Thanks!

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      • Erica

        January 27, 2010 at 2:08 pm

        5 stars
        C- You can try baking them. In Colombia we always fry them.

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        • Pam

          March 11, 2018 at 5:41 pm

          5 stars
          Do you always have to use the pre cooked cornmeal? What about adding regular cornmeal and some flour to the dough recipe for baking purposes?
          thanks!

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          • Erica Dinho

            March 11, 2018 at 9:36 pm

            5 stars
            It is different.

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    43. Torie

      February 06, 2010 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Thanks for a great recipe! I made these for a party, and they were a hit. Best empanadas I've ever made!

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      • Erica

        February 06, 2010 at 2:07 pm

        5 stars
        Torie- Thank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it.

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    44. Claire

      February 24, 2010 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made these last night and we loved them! They were crispy and perfect!

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    45. connie caballero

      February 24, 2010 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Would you recommend a certain oil as mine we very oily but delicious.My son loved them

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      • Erica

        February 24, 2010 at 2:18 pm

        5 stars
        Connie- Just vegetable oil, but it has to be at the right temperature. Drain them on paper towel.

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    46. Enith

      March 05, 2010 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica, yo soy Cartagenera Y me encanta que tengas estas resetas en Ingles para todos los estrangeros gue les gustan nuestra comida Colombiana.FELICITACIONES!!!!

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    47. Kimberly

      March 16, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, my son loves empanadas de pollo. Shall I replace the beef with 1/2 pound of cooked shredded chicken? Thanks. I'm looking forward to making these. La Casona can be greasy.

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      • Erica

        March 16, 2010 at 9:13 pm

        5 stars
        Kimberly- You can replace the beef for chicken!!!

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    48. Marisol

      March 17, 2010 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      Finally the recipe I've been looking for! Empanadas encased in arepas. My husband and kids will eat these up so fast. And if they don't, I will!!!

      Muchisimas Gracias!

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    49. LA COLOMBIANA

      March 17, 2010 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      LAS EMPANAADAS COLOMBIANA'S SON LAS MEJORES DEL MUNDOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Q VIVA COLOMBIA.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    50. Silvia

      March 20, 2010 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe and it was perfect!

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    51. Trisha

      March 23, 2010 at 6:11 pm

      5 stars
      Where can I buy the MASAREPA and the sazon Goya with azafran????

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      • Erica

        March 23, 2010 at 6:16 pm

        5 stars
        Trisha- You can find them at a Latin market or at your local supermarket. Online check my ingredients for info https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/masarepa/
        https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/sazon-goya-with-azafran/

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    52. Anonymous

      March 30, 2010 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      We made these empanadas for a party last week and everyone loved them,they were perfect, crispy and delicious. Thank you.

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    53. David

      April 05, 2010 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful empanadas! I made them for my wife and she loved them.....they were easy to make and delicious!

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    54. Jennifer

      April 07, 2010 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Q vaina tan ricaaaaaaaa. Me encantan las empanadas. Chevere por ti.
      I seriously love your webpage, It's very useful.

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    55. Leah

      April 07, 2010 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I can't wait to make these for my spanish project. Colombia is my country and these will be perfect based on the comments I read above!!!!!! Gracias.

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    56. Anonymous

      April 15, 2010 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Thank you so much......We made them for some American friends and they were in love with them. The aji was delicious, too.

      We made papas rellenas, too and they were perfect.

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    57. christina

      April 19, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love Love love empanadas! My father is from Uruguay and my mother is from Puerto Rico and this one dish that I learned to master that pleases both of them! Thank you for sharing and I can't wait to try your version....

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    58. Liliana

      April 23, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,
      Estoy super feliz de haber encontrado este sitio. Mi pareja tambien es americano y estoy super entusiasmada de cocinarle las maravillas de nuestro pais.
      Gracias

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    59. Anonymous

      May 02, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made your empanadas and they were delicious! My son loved them.

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    60. Anonymous

      May 04, 2010 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I am from Medellin-Colombia and I made this empanadas and they were perfect. Easy to follow steps and delicious.

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    61. Anonymous

      May 07, 2010 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      We made them for a party last weekend! They were perfect....

      I made the papas rellenas, too and we loved both recipes. Perfect. Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes.

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    62. Alexandra

      May 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      These empanadas are wonderful and easy to make. The recipe is perfect!

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    63. DIANA

      June 01, 2010 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      hola muchas gracias por poner todas estas recetas en la red mm soy colombiana y pues igual que ud ya no vivo en el pais creo que como muchos de los que visitamos esta pagina hoy fui realmente feliz de encontrarla porque muchas veces quiero cocinar y pues no se como hacerlo me refiero a platos tipicos pero ahoraaa si que voy a estar un poquito mas cerca de colombia , lo unico es que aca en Belgica algunos ingredientes son dificiles de encontrar pero bueno tratare... de nuevo muchas gracias!!

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    64. Anonymous

      June 02, 2010 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I made these empanadas for Memorial day and they were a hit! I had Amarican friends and they were crazy with these delicious and crispy empanadas. Full of flavor an easy to make. Your food is wonderful, every recipe I made from your site is a hit. Thank you.

      Reply
    65. vsanch01

      June 02, 2010 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      Made these the other day and were great! thanks so much for your recipes...

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    66. Chiot's Run

      June 03, 2010 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up in Colombia (American parents) and I love empanadas. They're my favorite. I've been making empanadas for my friends for quite a while, they all love them as well. (they also love bocadillo & cheese). I posted about it once on my blog as well, I'll have to link here to this recipe, mine's different each time depending on what I have in the fridge.

      Do glad to see you're making properly with areparina and not pastry 🙂

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    67. Tiy

      June 15, 2010 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Ola Erica,
      Estoy francesa y vivo en Belgica.
      Tu blog es fantastico, a mi me gusta mucho la cocina y la cultura de america latina, y la cocina en general. Voy a hacer muchas de tus recetas!
      Pero tenga algunas preguntas... No pienso que hay harina de maiz precocida en belgica, est possible hacer la receta con harina de maiz classica?
      Y que es exactamente el sazon goya con azafran? Puedo utilizar otra cosa?
      Muchas gracias por sus respuestas!

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      • Erica

        June 15, 2010 at 11:50 am

        5 stars
        Tiy- Gracias por tu comentario!!! sazon goya es condimento con color para comida, tu puedes utilizar otra clase como achiote or triguisar. tu puedes hacer tu propia masa con maiz peto.

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    68. Anonymous

      June 17, 2010 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      We made this for a party last weekend and all my friends were crazy about them!!!! These are delicious and your recipe is easy to follow. Thanks.

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    69. Kimberly

      July 07, 2010 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Hola Erica traté tu receta de empanadas y me quedaron espectaculares 🙂 mi novio es americano y le encanta la comida colombiana especialmente las empanadas pero trate el ají y es un pokito picante. Es posible de que me dez la receta para preparar el ají dulce? De todas formas gracias por todas esas recetas tan espectaculares

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    70. Anonymous

      July 07, 2010 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made these and they were sooooo good. Thank you!

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    71. Samantha

      July 21, 2010 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is honestly the best empanadas I've ever had! I have tried so many different empanadas and this one beats them all! My next goal: ground chicken, onions, bell pepper and pepper jack cheese! (of course with the cilantro, potatoes, ect.) I think it will be great! Thanks again Erica!

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    72. norma

      July 21, 2010 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks Erica...i will post them on my blog when I make them

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    73. cristina c.c.

      July 23, 2010 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      Your recipes are wonderful and really easy to follow; I am so lucky I found out your blog recently. Thank you so much.

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    74. Frances

      July 25, 2010 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I tested your recipe last night and it has become an instant hit my household. I made another batch today just to freeze them for future snacks! Beautiful!

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    75. Michelle

      July 29, 2010 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love your website. Just wanted to know if you can make the dough a day ahead, keep it refrigerated and then roll it out and stuff them the next day? I have a big party on saturday and am trying to prep as much as possible ahead of time. Have you ever made the dough ahead?

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      • Erica

        July 30, 2010 at 8:10 am

        5 stars
        Michelle- I always make my dough the same day, but you can make the filling one day before.

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    76. Bil

      August 04, 2010 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Gracias Erica,
      En el verano pasado vivo en Santa Marta por un rato y cada manana compro empanadas en la calle para desuyunar. Nunca puedo copia el sabor. Tengo una novia alli y esperamos hasta puedes llegar en EEUU, entonces puedo disfruta la comida. Mil gracias por tu sitio porque vamos a poder preparar la comida tradicional para ella cuando llega. Gracias.
      Bil

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    77. Jeannie

      August 23, 2010 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! These empanadas looks scrumptious and tasty...would love to try these!

      Reply
    78. Velva

      August 31, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Love empanadas! Beautiful. Growing-up in South Florida, I ate them often for lunch from food carts.

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    79. Respondon

      September 12, 2010 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I finally made these today, with some adjustments for the filling based on what I had around (some shredded roast pork). They came out pretty decent, but for those of us who don't fry routinely (or at all), it's a reminder that deep frying is dangerous, messy, and kind of gross! Definitely use a dutch oven so you can keep the oil level way below the lip and therefore well away from the burner. I just used a 10-inch pan, and when the oil started getting out I shut down the operation even though I had a few left to fry. So get yourself a dutch oven and treat that hot oil with some respect!

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    80. Mari

      September 22, 2010 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Que delicia, me fascina la empanada colombiana. Voy a ver si consigo la masarepa aquí para hacerlas.

      Un saludo

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    81. ROCIO

      September 26, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      HOLA LAS EMPADAS QUEDAN MUY RICAS PERO TENGO UNA PREGUNTA COMO HAGO PARA MANTENERLAS REFRIGERADAS Y POR CUANTO TIEMPO LAS PUEDE DEJAR EN LA NEVERA ME URGE SABER GRACIAS

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    82. Catherine

      October 01, 2010 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, I was born in Colombia, but have lived in the US since I was 4 years old. My mom and dad are Colombian and my mom always cooked homemade Colombian dishes. I never learned to cook from her however, because I am all about measurements and exact times so mom’s ‘a little bit of this’ and ‘until it looks like this’ drove me crazy! I recently came across your website and LOVE it. It has the flavor of my mom’s cooking, the dishes I grew up eating, and detailed directions!! I’ve made four recipes already and they turned out fantastic! Thank you!!!

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    83. Barbara

      October 19, 2010 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      I'd love to make these, Erica. I've had a sweet potato empanada that I loved, but doubt she really knew how to make them!

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    84. Miriam

      October 23, 2010 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Hola, yo soy cubana y hago empanadas con harina de castilla,hasta que probe' las empanadas que hizo mi amiga Panamena y son como las de ustedes ,me encantan y busque' la receta hasta que di con este blog,gracias ya las he hecho tres veces,lo unico es que yo le pongo menos agua para que la masa me sea mas facil para formar la empanada

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    85. Jannese

      October 25, 2010 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with some leftover ropa vieja and it was fast and delish! I had no idea Colombian empanadas were so easy to make. I'm Puerto Rican and was always intimidated by them, but no more! My Colombian boyfriend will be thrilled 🙂 Thanks Erica, you are a lifesaver! <3

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    86. Sandra

      November 02, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you very much for this easy-to-follow recipe. I am from Cucuta and was craving for real good empanadas, I made them and they were a hit in my house!!Thanks a bunch

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    87. Anonymous

      November 03, 2010 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made these empanadas and they were delicious...Thank you for the recipe. I will make them again.

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    88. Katy

      November 08, 2010 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight and they came out delicious!! My husband could not stop raving about it. The empanadas came out nice and crispy. Thank you so much for this recipe, it's a keeper! Will definately try your other recipes.

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    89. Diana Lopez

      November 22, 2010 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday and they were really good. Just a couple of things for anyone who hasn't tried making these yet. The masa was not enough for 20 empanadas, so if you want that many I'd say double the quantity to be on the safe side. Fry them for about 5 minutes to get them crispier. Also, my aunt told me to add a little baking powder to make them crunchier. If you have leftover filling, like I did, don't fret, you can make some arepas and fill them with it, they're delicious that way. You can find the arepa recipe in the breakfast section.

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    90. Mely (Mexico in my Kitchen)

      November 30, 2010 at 11:29 pm

      5 stars
      A mi familia les encantan las empanadas colombianas, no sabes como te agradezco la receta, pero tengo dos preguntas:

      Aqui venden la masa amarilla de Goya, la cocino primero o ya esta cocida? Aunque la de la foto del enlace es blanca, compro la amarilla verdad?
      Me puedes dar la version de la receta con puerco deshebrado.

      Aqui hay dos personitas que le lo agradecerian muchisimo.

      Saludos

      Mely

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      • Erica

        December 01, 2010 at 9:40 am

        5 stars
        Mely- Si puedes usar la amarilla y es pre-cocida. Yo vo a publicar la otra version pronto!

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    91. Maria

      December 01, 2010 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      I have made these a few times and they are a big hit. Delicious!

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    92. Patricia

      December 01, 2010 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Everything about this recipe was amazing! The whole family loved it, including my two picky kids.

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    93. Carmen

      December 04, 2010 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      Served this during Game Night and it was a complete success. I wish I could actually say how delicious they were, but I never got a chance to taste them. Everyone loved them and I was able to pass along the recipe. Thanks Erica. I always come here before planning a party.

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    94. Mami2jcn

      December 09, 2010 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Estas son exactamente las empanadas que mi mama prepara (ella es de Medellin).

      Can't live without the Sazon Goya!

      Thanks for the recipe. I was born in the US myself but really love Colombian empanadas. Empanadas and "bandeja tipica" are my favorite Colombian foods.

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    95. Anonymous

      December 27, 2010 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is not only easy it is absolutely delicious. They have a great texture . I have prepared them for many occasions and have had rave reviews. Enjoy this delicious recipe.

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    96. Pilar

      December 28, 2010 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica,
      Escuche tu entrevista en RCN Radio, te felicito. La respuesta a la pregunta de como se dice Empanada en inglés es Turnover. Claro que prefiero seguir diciendo Colombian Empanadas 🙂 !
      Que tengas un Feliz Año!

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    97. Maria

      December 29, 2010 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      “Made these yesterday and all I have to say is OMG!”

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    98. Sue

      January 02, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      We were wondering if you can bake them instead of deep frying to be less fattening. we lived in Baranquilla, Colombia for two years and loved them fried but would like to make them a little healthier. Let me know. Thanks, Sue

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      • Erica

        January 02, 2011 at 6:28 pm

        5 stars
        Sue- I didn't bake them before, but you can try it! let me know if they are good!

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    99. Ester

      January 03, 2011 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Made these on a chilly day and they were great! Good for snacks, too.

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    100. Santiago

      January 13, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely delicious!! Easy to make also. My wife, who loves empanadas, said it was the best empanada she ever put in his mouth!

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    101. Lindsey

      January 13, 2011 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, I made your empanadas last weekend and they were delicious!! I want to make them again this weekend for a cook-off I'm participating in and the one thing I would like to improve on is the crispiness. I feel like perhaps I made them a little too soggy...is there anything I can do to make them come out crispier? Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

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    102. Natasha

      January 24, 2011 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      There is a great Colombian bakery in Passaic, NJ that serves empanadas like these.

      Reply
    103. Mariana

      January 24, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing!!!! The whole family loved them!!!! Made them tonight and my dad is already asking when am I making them again. So delicious!

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    104. Catherine

      February 01, 2011 at 10:47 am

      5 stars
      Hi, thank you so much I'm a colombian living in Norway. I have made them twice and they were perfect. I couldn't get the sazon Goya but I used only azafran.
      I know some people will think is too expensive but it worth it. And anyway is so powerful than I didn't need so much of it.
      I used Masapan it's arepas flour but made in Venezuela, is great. I made my arepas with that too. I just add the water mixed with the salt and azafran warm for playing safe and wait until I could work the dough.
      I will continue using this recipy, thanks again.

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    105. Kim

      February 09, 2011 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      thanks soo much! they were wonderful.. my family and i really enjoyed them!

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    106. Sabrina Diaz

      February 18, 2011 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I am so EXCITED that I found this website! I am half Colombian but grew up in a ver typical American home. I have been wanting to try my hand at cooking traditional Colombian food, however trying to get actual recipes on paper from my Colombian Aunts is next to impossible!!! Especially since I live far away from them.

      I can't wait to start cooking with your website...i'm absolutely starting with my favorite Colombian food: Empanadas!

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    107. Juliana

      February 22, 2011 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, how nice your empanadas...love the idea of using cornmeal on the dough...must be so tasty 🙂

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    108. catherine

      March 14, 2011 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica!!!
      I found this blog as a casualty i was lookim\ng for colombian recipies,you are so precise in your recipies and you explain them so well its very easy to follow. thanks so much for bringing some of the taste of our wonderful nation and exposing it to the world.
      I married a palestinian who loves our food!!! i am always trying to make him some of our food, with all your recipies i am sure he will be delighted.
      keep the good work

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    109. Ana | alcoholicos anonimos

      March 22, 2011 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Vaya que buena pinta tienen esas empanadas en cuanto tenga un hueco me pongo a hacerlas y os cuento.

      Gracias y saludos.

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    110. Isabela

      March 29, 2011 at 12:59 am

      5 stars
      Is it okay to replace the yellow pre-cooked corn meal with white pre-cooked corn meal? I imagine that i can and i will just have white empanadas. thank you!

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      • Erica

        March 29, 2011 at 7:48 am

        5 stars
        Isabela- You can use white and add color to the mixture.

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        • Heather

          October 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm

          5 stars
          Erica,
          Can Maseca Masa-instant corn masa flour be used instead? If so, is there a different preparation needed? Thanks for the great recipe!

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          • Erica

            October 19, 2011 at 9:04 am

            5 stars
            Heather- I didn't use maseca for empanadas, so I don't know if it will work.

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    111. Andrea

      April 30, 2011 at 10:43 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipies! I love spreading the Colombian taste all over the place is the best! haha I am from Colombia too.... I just love it

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    112. Thomas

      May 08, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these for my Colombian mother who is in town, and they came out wonderful! The only slight adjustments I made was to double the ground meat. I also added a chopped up boiled egg and used a few dashes of Magi into the meat mixture, plus a pinch of comino. Thank you for helping me surprise mi madre with something we haven't had for ages! Next project: Pandebono. I just need yuca harina!

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    113. Marcee

      May 11, 2011 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      Hoy fue la primera vez en la cual cocine las empanadas usando tu RECETA!!! Querida te dio las gracias porque por ser mi primera vez nos encanto. Tu receta esta bien escrita y facil de entender. Sigue ayudadonos con tus comidas tipicas de Colombia!!! Ahora si me siento 100% Paisa......JAJAJAJAJA:)
      GRACIAS!!!!

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    114. Alexandria Rubio

      May 12, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yo soy colombiana y a mi me encantan las empanadas. Mi abuelita y mi abuelito hacen unas empanadas tan ricas y deliciosas. Mi abuelita me ensena como hacer mucha comida colombiana. Todavia mi abuelita me esta ensenando como hacer las empanadas mejor. Las empanadas son muy deliciosas.

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    115. Emily

      May 23, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      ummmmmm yummy yummy in ma tommy empanasdas are also popular in Mexico they taste sooooo gooooood.

      Reply
    116. Sandra

      May 24, 2011 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      Luv it!!!!!! all your Colombian recipes are the best!

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    117. katherina

      June 02, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      Deliciosas. Gracias por compartir sus recetas.

      Reply
    118. Rachel

      June 12, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful blog! Your Colombian recipes are the best. I made these empanadas are they were delicious and I am going to make them again for father's day.

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    119. margarita

      June 13, 2011 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love your Colombian recipes. I made these empanadas and the aji, they were fantastic, crispy and full of flavor. Thank you very much for taking the time and post all these recipes.

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    120. Andrés

      June 13, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      your empanadas look so yummy, I can't way to give it a go. I have a cooking class for my Spanish students on friday and these empanadas fit like a glove. They will go nuts.
      Obrigado from Brazil.
      Beijo.

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    121. Jay

      July 25, 2011 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, does your recipe call for a "total" of 1/2 pound ground beef and pork, or 1/2 pound of "each one"? Thanks!!! I'm trying them this weekend.

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    122. Juliana Chavez

      July 28, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      QUE RICO!!!!!
      SOY COLOMBIANO!!!!
      GO SHAKIRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    123. su

      August 12, 2011 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hola!! muchas gracias por las recetas! En especial por esta! Siempre me había parecido muy complicado preparar empanadas, pero gracias a tu receta me di cuenta que no es así. Yo la verdad no sé cocinar mucho, pero para ser esta la primera vez en mi vida en preparar empanadas, creo que me salieron muy bien, además a mi esposo le encantaron. Aunque tuve un poco de dificultad en la parte de poner el relleno y cerrarlas por que se me partian un poco o cuando las puse a fritar unas pocas se abrieron... Pero igual creo que con algo de practica sera mejor la próxima vez. Una vez mas gracias por compartir tus recetas que me traen tantos recuerdos de Colombia... Saludos desde Canada!

      Reply
    124. Chris

      August 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      These empanadas look simply delicious. Actually they seem pretty similar to the Brazilian "pastel" - also a popular snack that can have different fillings (ground beef, shredded chicken, shrimps, cheese and ham, etc.).

      Chris - welovechicken.com

      Reply
    125. Comiendoenla

      September 01, 2011 at 3:06 am

      5 stars
      Gracias que di con tu blog, porque como buena colombiana, me fascina nuestra comida y los antojos al vivir fuera del país se alborotan más de la cuenta!

      Una nueva fan y me fascinan tus recetas!
      comiendoenla.com

      Reply
    126. Miami Culinary Tours

      September 11, 2011 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! We conduct a Miami food tour in which we feature all about Colombian cuisine among other types of cuisine that make up the area. Guess what is most people favorite food in the entire tour? The Colombian empanadas that we taste at a great little Colombian restaurant here. When people take the first bite and combine the empanada with the aji sauce ... they all go "wow" this is amazing... Great recipe that I will pass down!
      Cheers,
      Grace Della

      Reply
    127. Lucy

      September 16, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      I've made these a few times for my husband who is Colombian and he loved them! I use ground turkey sometimes and it's just as good. They are hard to make at first, but after a few times it's really easy! I absolutely LOVE these empanadas!!!!

      Reply
    128. Johanna

      September 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      My abuela, used to prepare batches of empanadas and freeze them before frying for future use. It made it easier if you were going to be serving them at a party or needed a lot and wanted to enjoy your company without spending all day in the kitchen.

      She always made sure the filling was cooled before putting them together, then chilled them on a cookie sheet in the fridge before transfering to plastic frezzer bags to freeze.

      Reply
    129. Katy

      September 29, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Do you know if the dough can be refrigerated for maybe a day before using?

      Reply
      • Freddy Vasquez

        October 21, 2016 at 5:44 pm

        5 stars
        Yes it can but you gotta knead it to bring it back to temperature for shaping

        Reply
    130. Anonymous

      October 06, 2011 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      Esta es la mejor pagina de recetas de comida Colombiana en el internet. Me gustan mucho tus fotos y la descripcion. Gracias.

      Reply
    131. Ana

      October 12, 2011 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      You are such a lifesaver! I was born in Colombia and grew up in the US... but I have never been a good cook... now that I'm about to get married my fiance is expexting me to cook like my abuelita... uuhh very unlikely! But I'm ready to give it a whirl!!!
      Thank you so much for posting all these awesome recipes!!!

      Reply
    132. Lorena

      November 06, 2011 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Can we freeze Colombian Empanadas???

      Reply
      • Freddy Vasquez

        October 21, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        5 stars
        There is a trick we use. We use plastic sheets where we make the "tortilla". Then put the filling in the middle of the tortilla and fold with the plastic to prevent sticking to your mold. Freeze with the plastic attatched. It will prevent icr crystals which break the empanada. Remember they dont have gluten so if they are not frozen airtight the dough will change in consistency and break in the fryer.

        Reply
    133. Ashely Carlos

      March 21, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Can you use white masarepa?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 21, 2014 at 1:29 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, but you should add some achiote to add color to the masa.

        Reply
    134. Nina

      March 24, 2014 at 12:02 am

      5 stars
      I can't found masarepa here, but there are a lot of cornmeal. Would you be so kindly to tell me how do I make masarepa from cornmeal? Thanks.

      Reply
    135. katie

      April 15, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Do you have a salsa verde dipping sauce to go along with these?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        April 15, 2014 at 6:25 pm

        5 stars
        https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/colombian-hot-sauce-aji-picante/

        Reply
    136. JP

      April 15, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica,

      I found your website and loved it! I will definitely try your recipes (particularly to make bandeja paisa, empanadas, aji, arequipe, pandebonos and pandequesos).... at least for now. I am originally from Colombia too, lived in the USA most of my life from the age of 12, and I am temporarily living in Argentina with my husband and kids. So, as you can imagine, I am trying to learn lots of Colombian and Argentine recipes to delight my kids and hubby with great food.

      Thanks again for sharing!! 🙂

      Reply
    137. JP

      April 15, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, by the way, if you are interested in Argentine recipes, I'll be more than glad to share them with you. So far, I've learned to make pies, empanadas, pizzas, pastas, and lots of desserts!! (they have a great variety of combinations such as beef, ham & cheese, chicken, veggies, cheeses... and the list goes on and on!! 🙂

      Reply
    138. Helene

      July 21, 2014 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      Thank you SO much for sharing this recipe. I had these for the first time at a friend's home. I have been craving them ever since. Unfortunately, the Colombian restaurants that I have been to do not seem to make them from scratch. These are so much better and they hit the spot. Thank you again.

      Reply
    139. ana

      July 30, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      My boyfriend is colombian and i have been cooking a lot of your recipes. He rreally loves it. Ty for the site.

      Reply
    140. Carol

      September 14, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      Erica,

      This recipe is so fabulous that a friend has asked me to make 300 for a party. Worried about keeping warm. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing!

      Carol

      Reply
    141. Mayuli

      November 21, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Me encanta esta receta ya la he hecho varias veces y a todo el mundo le encanta
      Tengo una pregunta hay alguna recomendación para hacerlas al horno? O para recalentarlas una vez freídas sin que dejen de ser crocantes?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        November 22, 2014 at 10:09 am

        5 stars
        Voy a tratar una receta para hacerlas en el horno y les cuento.

        Reply
        • Mayuli

          March 11, 2016 at 10:21 pm

          5 stars
          Como te fue con las empanadas en el horno?

          Reply
    142. Esther Scott

      December 10, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      Felicitaciones, muy buena tu receta. Sabrias decirme por favor si habria una manera de cocinar las empanadas en minimo aceite? A veces yo las cocino a la parrilla, pero toman mucho mas tiempo. Otra sugerencia? Mil gracias, Esther

      Reply
    143. Dante

      December 11, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Just discovered this site. Are you on Facebook or twitter? Lived in Bogota for a few years and really miss it!! It's nice to follow these recipes and pretend I am back in Bogota!!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        December 12, 2014 at 8:32 am

        5 stars
        https://www.facebook.com/mycolombianrecipes

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        Reply
    144. Bev Pimienta

      February 14, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      THANK YOU!!! My husbands birthday is in February and so we celebrate the entire month & call it festival de santiago:) in honor of him. I love doing it for him and This year i came across your website and have made so many of your recipes!!! He was born in medellin and has wonderful memories of the food from growing up there and you have helped me bring a little of colombia to him!! You're an amazing cook and every recipe i have tried has turned out better than i imagined!!! THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
    145. diana

      March 29, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this recipe. Took some time but the result was worth it! I could not find masarepa and had to use maseca as it was all I could find at the grocery store. I had to adjust the amount of water but they came out pretty good. I also substituted shredded chicken for the ground meat. Husband and kids all gave these a thumbs up! I will definitely make these again.

      Reply
    146. Tracey

      June 01, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Soy de Virginia pero hace 20-pico años viví en Manizales por unos 6 meses. La comida paisa todavía me encanta. Especialmente las empanadas y las arepas. Me alegra mucho tener estas recetas a la mano para disfrutar a la comida más deliciosa del mundo aquí en mi cocina norteamericana. Yo ❤️ Colombia!!

      Reply
    147. Dawn

      June 30, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      I am Canadian and my boyfriend is from Columbia (here 14 years) I made these Empanadas today and he was very pleased - his kids loved them too said they tasted like the ones from the Columbian market!! I have also made fish, salad and coconut rice from your recipes (the rice I didn't do so well but will try again) Thanks for the recipes and pictures, it is a challenge for me but I love the opportunity to give him a taste of home!! Thanks!!

      Reply
    148. Angela M.

      July 04, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      Este es el mejor sitio en la web para cocinar comida colombiana! Gracias
      No tienes un libro con tus recetas? Te harías famosa.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 05, 2015 at 6:49 pm

        5 stars
        Todavia no!!!Gracias!

        Reply
    149. Chris Hyder

      July 25, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Can you make these ahead and freeze them (uncooked) then fry them?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        July 27, 2015 at 2:24 pm

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply
    150. Bea

      September 06, 2015 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      Muchas gracias por esta receta tan bien explicada.
      Todavia existe el blog?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        September 06, 2015 at 12:03 pm

        5 stars
        Si, el blog todavía existe.

        Reply
    151. Anonymous

      October 27, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, is it possible to bake the empanadas rather then fry them?

      Reply
      • martica

        November 23, 2015 at 4:12 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for your recipes as well as the illustrations. My question is for the empanadas made with pre cooked corn meal do you know how many calories per piece? Thank you for your reply.

        Reply
    152. kathy

      June 08, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      Excuse me but when doing the dough , you didn't give enough info. to what to do with it when putting it aside because I didn't know to put it in the fridge because you didn't say

      Reply
    153. Jennifer

      June 17, 2016 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      Suggestions for freezing? I'd like to prepare empanadas and freeze them before the frying step. I'd like to thaw and fry day of party. Has anyone done this? How did they turn out? Flavor & Texture? Thank you!

      Reply
    154. Isabel

      October 14, 2016 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica.

      I bought a pack of the yellow P.A.N for my dad when I was in Colombia 3 years ago. It has never been opened but he wants to make empanadas this weekend, so I'm wondering if we can still use it or if it's bad/expired? I can't seem to find it anywhere in my country so if I can't use it is there another product I can use instead?

      Reply
    155. Martha H

      January 28, 2017 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Erica, thanks for the great recipes ... wondering if you can make these ahead, freeze and then fry just before serving? Thinking they'll be great for my friends on game day!

      Reply
    156. YVETTE

      January 30, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      THANKS FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE. JUST WONDERING IF I CAN BAKE THIS, WHAT TEMPERATURE AND FOR HOW LONG.
      THANKS

      Reply
    157. Emm

      June 22, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Hey there! I love Colombian empanada, but I live in Mexico and can't get a hold of yellow cornmeal (actually there's PAN, but its way more expensive). I brought back some polenta from Argentina, can I use that instead (for now)? Someone else asked you the same question, but I didn't see the answer

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 19, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        5 stars
        Hello, I am so happy to have found your website. I am Colombian and I have always wanted to learn to cook Colombian food. I was wondering what type of beef do you recomend to be used for the empanadas. I have never cooked but I wanted to give it a try.

        Reply
    158. MT

      March 14, 2018 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      Would love to see the nutritions on your recipes. Great site.

      Reply
    159. Anonymous

      May 23, 2018 at 12:53 am

      5 stars
      I am making this recipe for my AP Spanish class as part of our food project and I don't want to get anything wrong. Especially since my sister gave me a teaspoon measuring tool put the measurements are weird so if it's not to much to ask, do you happen to know the measurements in ml??

      Reply
    160. Janis

      May 26, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness. So happy to find this recipe! 40 years ago I lived in Baranquilla and this was my favorite food ever. Second place was a coconut tart that I ate there. Both were the best foods I had ever eaten. Let me know if you have a recipe for the coconut tart. Of course getting my hands on the fresh coconut here in the US would be impossible. The coconut and pineapple here in the US tastes nothing like the Columbian version. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    161. Ruth

      June 11, 2018 at 3:02 am

      5 stars
      Hola Erica,
      me encanta tu blog! genial para dar a conocer la maravillosa cocina colombiana , seguro que tu abuela estará orgullosa de ti.
      Yo tengo un blog sobre la vida en Alemania y allí publico algunas recetas de comida alemana en español, échale un vistazo: http://www.mientras-tanto.com
      Saludos desde Alemania!

      Reply
    162. Stephanie

      June 16, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, I made this recipe and they turned out awesome! However, I seem to have left over meat and potatoes.. I was wondering if you knew of another recipe I could incorporate it with?

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    163. lindsay

      August 10, 2018 at 7:58 am

      5 stars
      Can I make these and freeze and thaw before frying, We love them

      Reply
    164. Julia

      October 13, 2018 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      Hmm...this is different from the recipe my parents always made; maybe it’s because they’re Calenos...they never put bell peppers or cilantro in the filling, but they did season the meat with cumin & garlic; these gave the filling a wonderful flavor!!

      Reply
    165. Ibelca

      November 08, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made mine they look n taste good but they are not that crispy. How can I make them crispy like the restaurant

      Reply
    166. bill

      November 30, 2018 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      Can these be frozen uncooked?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        November 30, 2018 at 4:31 pm

        5 stars
        I always cook them the same day, but you can try to freeze them.

        Reply
    167. Anonymous

      January 02, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      Just a tad confused on the meat portion. Is it a 1/4 pound of ground beef and a 1/4 pound of pork to use 1/2 in total or is it 1/2 of pork and a 1/2 pound of ground beef which will make a total of one pound?

      Reply
      • bill

        January 08, 2019 at 8:00 pm

        5 stars
        Good question.

        Reply
        • Malia Diehl

          April 15, 2019 at 1:09 pm

          5 stars
          I took this as a 1/2 pound meat total. So 1/4 lb pork and 1/4 lb beef and my mixture seemed right. A whole pound of meat would be too much for the amount of dough you are making

          Reply
          • Anonymous

            April 17, 2019 at 5:38 pm

            5 stars
            Thank you

            Reply
            • Curtee44

              June 18, 2019 at 10:29 am

              5 stars
              I did full pound twice as I was also confused...mine were still SOOOO delicious, I served them to Colombian and Mexican friends who ate them all! Great recipe including the aji!

            • Curtee

              June 18, 2019 at 10:32 am

              5 stars
              I used a full pound both times I served these delicious treats to my Colombian and Mexican friends! The aji was great, too, and good for many dishes!

    168. arno y claudia

      January 23, 2019 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      we love the site as well and use it a lot

      Reply
    169. Lex

      April 21, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe today. The masarepa mixture was all way to soupy - originally it was a pile of slop - completely unable to roll out into dough. I had to add a bunch more masarepa afterwards which was weird and didn't mix in completely. As I tried to roll it out inside the plastic - it kept breaking apart and just mixing in with the filling. I have yet to try and fry them but I have a feeling it will fall apart in the oil and become a big mess. Sigh.

      Reply
    170. Johnny

      August 14, 2019 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe but I feel I feel the water should be cut back to 1 1/2 cups.
      Is 2 cups the correct amount?

      Love your site Thank you

      Reply
    171. sean hayes

      February 17, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe. Are you sure you have the correct amounts? The dough mixture seems to be extremely liquidy and not able to make the dough with it. I think there needs to be more dry ingredients, or less wet ingredients. Can you please advise?

      Thank you!

      Reply
    172. Dayana

      September 08, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      Can someone let me know the adjustments if I want to make 30 empanadas, please and thank you!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        September 09, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        5 stars
        Reduce the water in the recipe to 1 1/2 cups then multiply the entire recipe
        by 4.

        Reply
      • Johnny

        September 09, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        5 stars
        Reduce the water to 1 1/2 cups then multiply ecipe by 4

        Reply
    173. Ana

      January 09, 2021 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      Erika
      Thank you for the recepies.

      Question!!! I would like to cook the empanadas in the airfryer. Can I?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        January 11, 2021 at 10:53 am

        5 stars
        I did not cook them in the air fryer. I don't know if this recipe will work.

        Reply
      • Astrid

        December 24, 2021 at 7:21 pm

        Yes you can! It’s easy and they are way better!

        Reply
    174. Tutii R

      February 02, 2022 at 9:43 am

      Can you freeze these also ? Or is it something that needs to be cooked right away ?

      Reply
    175. Karina

      February 19, 2022 at 11:57 am

      4 stars
      This recipe is delicious, if you can figure out the dough. There are no pictures of the dough so it’s difficult to gauge if you have the correct consistency. After making this many times, I always need to add more PAN precooked cornmeal to the dough. Otherwise it pulls apart and I need to patch it to cover the filling. Once I add more dry PAN, it works. Also, making sure you don’t make the dough too thin. Definitely make the aji sauce. It really adds a great dimension to these. I always double or triple the recipe since they are a bit of work, I might as well make a lot of them. Good luck!

      Reply
      • Jane

        September 18, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        I had issues with the dough as well! It was sloppy wet and I had to add nearly an additional cup of PAN. After adding a little of this and a little of that, it worked!

        Reply
    176. Lynn

      June 03, 2022 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these but it took 3 hours quite a long time with 2-3 ppl. Can I freeze this before or after it’s made? And how long do you think this lasts in the freezer?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        June 06, 2022 at 3:39 pm

        I always cook them the same day.

        Reply
      • Anonymous

        July 30, 2022 at 2:33 am

        5 stars
        They freeze well. You will hardly notice the difference. just be sure to protect them from freezer burn;

        Reply
    177. Kaitlyn Moldrup

      June 07, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      I haven’t had a good empanada since my trip to Colombia. Nothing compares! I want to make these but I’m having trouble finding sazon Goya with azafran. Is there a substitute?

      Reply
    178. Andrea

      June 09, 2022 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      These classic Colombian empanadas are the best. I love this recipe, because it's very delicious and easy to follow.

      Reply
    179. Jane

      September 18, 2022 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      These were a big hit with my husband! Is it possible to make these a day ahead and reheat? I’d like to make these for a work celebration but I’m afraid they will lose their crunch. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Vanessa

        September 19, 2022 at 9:54 am

        You can prepare them and freeze them and the cook them that day you want them straight from frozen. Do not defrost them, they’ll be yucky.

        Reply
    180. Tony

      October 10, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      It says 12 servings for this recipe at 1x. Is a serving 1 empanada? So this recipe will yield 12 empanadas? Or will the recipe yield more than that? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        October 11, 2022 at 3:28 pm

        I usually make 12 empanadas with this recipe, but it depends on the size.

        Reply
    181. Eldy

      October 16, 2022 at 11:00 am

      Hi. I love your recipes! Thank you for bringing back great memories. I lived in Colombia a couple of years and miss the wonderful food so much. I have a question in some of your recipes you mention sazón Goya and bouillon cubes. Is there anyway to replace these? I’m not able to eat those due to high sodium and other preservatives. thank you

      Reply
    182. Alexa

      November 17, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      Is the meat 1/2 pound total? Or 1/2 each which would equal 1 pound of meat.

      Reply
    183. Abby

      June 01, 2023 at 9:50 pm

      Should it be one lb of meat total or 1/2 lbs total?

      Reply
    184. Monica

      June 30, 2023 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I have a question, regarding the meat, I am doubling the recipe so is it 1 pound each or a total of one pound.
      Never used ground beef or ground pork, my mom always used to cut the meat in cubes for her empanadas.

      Reply
    185. Duncan

      October 01, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      I am also wondering if it is 1/2 pound of each meat or 1/2 pound total? The picture near the top kinds looks like it is 1/2 pound of each but it's hard to tell for sure.

      Reply

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