TUNA EMPANADA
One of the most popular recipes with different variations, which can be found in many bakeries all over the Region of Valencia. It is a baked dough stuffed with a delicious mixture of tomatoes, eggs and tuna.
Ingredients
1 kg flour
1/2 litre olive oil
1/2 kg onions
1/2 kg ripe tomatoes
125g tinned tuna chunks
1 hard boiled egg
salt to taste
Directions
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in hot olive oil. If the mixture is too dry, add some boiling water.
To prepare the tomato mixture, lightly fry the onion, tomatoes and add the shredded tuna.
When the mixture is properly fried, add the hard boiled egg in small pieces.
Spread a layer of dough over a greased baking tray. Spoon on the tomato mixture and cover with another layer of dough. Bake in the oven until golden brown.