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Duck Breast Mojito Empanada
Created by Chef Michael O'Donnell for Maple Leaf Farms
Serving Size: 20 Pieces
Ingredients:
20 Each, Premade Empanada 2 oz Dough Rounds
3 Pkgs Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast Filets
20 Slices Plantains
2 Bunches Scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 Pound Jack Cheese, shredded
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
Mojito Salsa Verde
1 Cup Rum
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup Honey
1 Jalapeno Pepper, minced
1/4 Teaspoon Chili Flakes
4 Limes Lime Zest & Lime Juice
2 Lemons Lemon Zest & Lemon Juice
2 Cups Fresh Mint, coarsely chopped
1 Bunch Scallions, coarsely chopped
1 Cup Cilantro, coarsely chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Shallot, minced
Directions:
1. Prepare duck breasts according to package directions. Cool and slice thinly.
2. Layer duck breast, plantains, cheese and scallions on one side of pastry. Moisten edges of pastry with water; fold side with filling almost to the opposite side, allowing opposite pastry edge to extend 1/8 inch. Curl the extension over the top, then press gently to seal. Crimp with fork.
3. Make egg wash by mixing 2 eggs with 4 teaspoons of water. Brush egg wash onto each empanada. Pierce each empanada once with fork. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Make Mojito Salsa Verde by combining rum, granulated sugar and honey in a saucepan. Over medium low heat, bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients, bring back to boil, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve sauce at room temperature with warm empanadas.
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