prompter: What is the recipe for chilean empanadas?

assistant: Ingredients:

- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup cold water

Filling:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups cooked ground beef

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vinegar, and water. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Knead the dough until it forms a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the bell peppers, cumin, oregano, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Add the raisins, olives, peanuts, tomato sauce, and ground beef. Stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

7. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch circles.

8. Place a heaping tablespoon of the filling onto one half of each circle. Moisten the edges with a little water, fold the dough over the filling, and crimp the edges closed.

9. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

These empanadas taste like the mountains of Chile! Enjoy!

assistant: Chilean empanadas are a popular snack in Chile, made with a flaky pastry dough filled with a variety of ingredients. Here is a basic recipe for Chilean empanadas:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

3 cups of all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/2 cup of lukewarm water
2 large eggs
For the filling:

1 lb. of ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup of raisins
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:

To make the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl, whisk together the water and eggs. Gradually add this mixture to the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes, until smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

To make the filling: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, garlic, olives, raisins, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a floured surface. Cut the dough into circles using a large cookie cutter or the top of a drinking glass.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto one half of each dough circle. Brush the edges of the dough with beaten egg and fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal.

Place the empanadas on a lined baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.

Bake the empanadas for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

This recipe makes about 12-15 empanadas, depending on the size you make them. You can also experiment with different fillings, such as chicken, cheese, or vegetables. Enjoy!

prompter: What are some similar foods found in Chile?
I am looking to host a dinner party that is chilean themed, what are some other simple recipes I can make with predominantly western ingredients?

assistant: Here are a few Chilean-inspired dishes that you can make using predominantly Western ingredients:

- Curanto: A traditional Chilean dish made with shellfish, chicken, beef, and pork, slow-cooked in a pit oven. You can recreate this dish using a slow cooker or oven-baked casserole.

- Asado: A grilled meat dish that is popular in Chile. You can make a simple version of this by marinating your choice of meat (such as beef, pork, or chicken) in a mixture of garlic, paprika, cumin, and red wine, then grilling it to perfection.

- Porotos Granados: A hearty stew made with beans, corn, pumpkin, and spices. This dish can be made on the stovetop and is perfect for a chilly night.

- Pebre: A flavorful sauce made with cilantro, garlic, onion, jalapeno peppers, and lime juice, typically served as a condiment for grilled meats.

- Pastel de Choclo: A traditional Chilean corn and beef casserole. You can make this dish by layering corn puree, ground beef, eggs, and cheese in a baking dish and baking it until bubbly and golden.

- Alfajores: A popular South American dessert made with a sandwich of two shortbread-like cookies filled with dulce de leche.

These dishes are simple to make and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences. Serve them with Chilean wine or Pisco sours to complete your Chilean-themed dinner party!

assistant: Sure!
Here are a few Chilean-inspired dishes that you can make using mostly Western ingredients:

1. Chilean-style barbecue: To make Chilean-style barbecue, marinate beef or chicken in a mixture of garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and red wine. Grill the meat until cooked through, and serve with chimichurri sauce (a sauce made from fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar).

2. Pastel de choclo: Pastel de choclo is a traditional Chilean corn casserole made with ground beef, onions, raisins, hard-boiled eggs, and olives. You can use canned corn or make your own creamed corn as a base, and top with a mixture of the other ingredients. Bake until heated through and serve.

3. Chilean salad: To make a Chilean-style salad, chop up tomatoes, onions, and avocado, and toss with lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Serve alongside your main dish.

4. Asado: Asado is a traditional Chilean barbecue that involves grilling meats such as beef, pork, or chicken over an open flame. To make an asado, marinate the meat in a mixture of garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and red wine, then grill to your desired level of doneness. Serve with chimichurri sauce and a side of roasted vegetables.

5. Curanto: Curanto is a traditional Chilean stew made with shellfish, potatoes, corn, and meat. To make a Western version of curanto, you can use ingredients such as mussels, clams, shrimp, and chicken. Cook the ingredients in a pot with white wine, garlic, and onions until the shellfish are open and the chicken is cooked through. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the flavorful broth.

6. Porotos granados: Porotos granados is a Chilean bean and vegetable stew made with fresh corn, beans, squash, and onions. To make porotos granados, cook the ingredients in a pot with spices such as cumin, paprika, and chili powder until the vegetables are tender. Serve with rice or crusty bread.

These dishes are all delicious and easy to make, and they can help you bring a taste of Chilean cuisine to your dinner party. Enjoy!