Galician empanada with xoubas, flavor of the Galician Rías
The Galician empanada with xoubas is one of those flavors deeply linked to the maritime cuisine of Galicia.
Handcrafted with hand-kneaded dough, it incorporates 30% xoubas or sardines, accompanied by onion, red pepper, olive oil, and sweet pimentón from La Vera.
An apparently simple recipe, but full of flavor.
What are xoubas?
In Galicia, we call xoubas the small sardines or sardines, especially appreciated in traditional recipes like the empanada.
Their flavor combines particularly well with onion and pepper, resulting in a juicy empanada with a marked maritime character.
Therefore, anyone looking for an authentic Galician empanada with sardines or sardines will find one of the most traditional versions here.
With 30% xoubas
The filling incorporates 30% xoubas/sardines, accompanied by a mix of onion and red pepper.
The combination with olive oil and sweet pimentón from La Vera adds flavor without overshadowing the prominence of the fish.
Hand-kneaded
The dough is prepared artisanally with wheat flour, water, egg, fresh yeast, salt, and olive oil.
Each empanada is worked to achieve a thin and tender dough that allows full enjoyment of the filling.
No preservatives or colorants
The empanada is made without preservatives or colorants.
Once prepared and baked, it is frozen to preserve its qualities during storage and transport.
It is then sent in refrigerated transport.
Storage upon receipt
Upon receiving the empanada:
- Store immediately in the refrigerator between 2 and 5 ºC.
- Preferably consume within a maximum of 48 hours.
- Keep protected until consumption.
Give it a blast in the oven
Before serving, we recommend:
- Completely remove the packaging.
- Place it in the oven.
- Heat for approximately 3-4 minutes at 180 ºC.
This way, you will better recover the aroma, temperature, and texture of the empanada.
900 g empanada
Its format of 900 g allows for approximately:
- 4-6 generous individual servings.
- Up to about 8 people if cut into small portions to share.
It is perfect for a meal, dinner, appetizer, or snacking with family or friends.
Ingredients
Xoubas/sardines (fish) (30%), onion, wheat flour (gluten), red pepper, water, egg, sweet pimentón from La Vera, salt, fresh yeast, and olive oil.
Allergens
Contains fish, gluten, and egg.
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Buy Galician empanada with xoubas online and enjoy at home a traditional recipe handcrafted with sardines, onion, red pepper, and hand-kneaded dough.
An empanada with a marked maritime character, without preservatives or colorants, prepared to share and enjoy with just a few minutes in the oven.
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