Recipe

Richeios De Camaro Shrimp Turnovers Recipe

	Princesa9580 / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago I treasured these as a kid since they were only made around the holidays or a special event at the club. You can sub chicken or shredded cod for the shrimp. This is not a recipe for beginners. Prep:4560m Cook:4560m Servings:1234	Princesa958
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Ingredients

Pastry

2 cups milk

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup milk

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro or parsley

1 to 2 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce, or more to taste

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour

2 tablespoons water

1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked, well drained, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

Frying

3 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup water for egg wash

Fine plain breadcrumbs

Olive oil or corn oil for frying

Directions

MAKE THE PASTRY

In a 2-quart saucepan, place the milk, butter, and salt. Warm over medium-high heat until the milk is scalded, not boiling. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir the flour into the milk. Keep stirring over medium-low heat until it forms a dough. When the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, remove the pan from the stove.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work space. Using a plastic dough scraper or wooden spoon, turn the warm dough to knead briefly until smooth and the dough slightly springs back when pressed with your finger. (Don't overwork the dough.) Divide the dough in half, forming two balls, and cover with an inverted bowl. Set aside to cool to nearly room temperature.

MAKE THE FILLING

Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-high heat until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in the milk, and heat to scalding, not boiling. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, hot-pepper sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Combine the cornstarch or flour with the water. Stir into the milk and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't over cook or the cornstarch will break down and the mixture will loosen.) Stir in the chopped shrimp, heat through for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool completely.

ASSEMBLE AND FRY THE PASTRIES

Take half the dough and roll out to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a cutter that is 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter (smaller if making appetizers for a party), cut disks of dough.

Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the middle of a circle. Fold the dough over to form a half circle, pressing the edges together. Set aside on a sheet pan or tray lined with plastic wrap. Repeat until all the filling is used.

COOK THE PASTRIES

Dip the pastries in beaten egg, then quickly into the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess crumbs. Set aside.

Heat 2 or 3 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to a temperature of 350°F (175°C) or until a bit of the pastry sizzles when slipped in. Fry the rissóis, two or three at a time, until golden brown. Remove to paper towel to drain. Serve hot or at room temperature.

NOTE: To freeze: Line a sheet pan with plastic wrap and set the pastries down in a single layer without overlapping. Cover well with plastic wrap, smoothing out as much air as possible. Freeze. They will keep for at least a month, but you most likely will use them before that time.

VARIATION: Substitute 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken, rabbit, or shredded poached salt cod for the shrimp. Stir briefly, add 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery, stir, and assemble.

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