Spanish Tuna Empanada | The Famous Galician Tuna Pie Recipe

EPISODE 541 - How to Make a Spanish Tuna Empanada | Empanada Gallega de Atun Recipe
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[@rickhartnett3971]

This is the first recipe I have made from Spain on a Fork. I was not familiar with empanada. It was outstanding. Rich and flavorful. And the recipe - I wish every recipe was laid out as well as this was. It progressed in logical steps that ensured success. I am following Spain on a Fork for more great food adventures.

[@marioncapriotti1514]

Albert is a wonderful host and a superb chef, I bet you'll enjoy his channel as much as I do.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@HeronCoyote1234]

This was the most complicated recipe he’s done, in my memory. Which means, his other recipes will be a snap to make, and just as delicious. Have fun!

[@janiboma]

I am 100% Spanish (Galician) American- on both sides. I’ve never been to Spain. I grew up in a family that was very much wanting us to learn about the culture. We weren’t allowed to speak English at home to be sure we learned the language. I didn’t learn English until I went to school. I grew up with my grandmother and mother making empanadas. Today I made this empanada. The first one ever. It tasted like my Abuelita's. The dough was so, so easy. I never tried it because I didn’t think that I could get the dough right. I love watching your videos. Thank you.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@heathsavage4852]

My village bakery makes these. I had never had this before I came to live in Galicia. Truly one of the best-kept secrets of Spanish cuisine. Great recipe. Thank-you again.

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you :) Much love!

[@rochrabbit3446]

Agree so tasty 👅

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@banburypandora]

Our family is from La Coruna (A Coruna) my mum was born in Lugo and was mezzo soprano soloist at 4 years of age at Cathedral Santiago de Compostela.

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds amazing! Much love :)

[@TheLaughingLion]

When I was in Barcelona in Madrid I ordered this tuna empanada all the time to try to eat less red meat. I like how you made this. 👍

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@patriciabershak3821]

I cook dinner for the priests at my church one day each month and my next cooking day is May 10, the feast day of St. John of Avila. So, to celebrate his feast day and Spain, I am making your tuna empanadas and some other recipes from your channel. Yum! Thank you for your delicious recipes and lovely channel!

[@SpainonaFork]

That sounds fantastic! Much love :)

[@rochrabbit3446]

g’day from Adelaide Australia 🇦🇺 this recipe was absolutely divine!! Packed with so much flavour my husband and I loved it!! Thank you 🇪🇸 Spainonafork!

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@monicabraicu6255]

When we visited Spain few years ago, my husband and I eat this pastrie at a gas station and we liked it so much, that we ordered another one and eat it, too! Our guide was amuzed by our delight and happy to see us discovering the Spanish cuisine. I was looking for this recipe and I am so glad that I found it! Thank you and God bless you!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@jeffzucker7363]

After living in Spain, this was one of the food items I craved the most. I do my best to replicate them with a similar filling rolled up, burrito style, in a large flour tortilla. Then, I pan fry them until GBD. Albert, your dough looks great. Thanks, once again, for bringing the flavors of Spain to the rest of us.

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Thanks for the comment Jeff :) much love

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@jessnoval3063]

Well done. The only thing I missed seeing was the Spanish olives. Yo le hubiese puesto aceitunas.... pero se ve exquisita. Enhorabuena.

[@yvesaltana2013]

I added olives, fresh basil and capers to mine, perfect!

[@richardgonzales4815]

I am going to Make this empanada but I will also be adding a few tins of Spanish Sardinas ! Your channel gives Me back the flavors of My Grandmothers kitchen! Thank You so much!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@cseymore]

YES!! This is sure to be sure for an explosion of goodness from Galicia! Muchas gracias, Albert!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@cseymore]

@@SpainonaFork really appreciate you doing this recipe. I can't wait to give it a try!

[@lilybalderrabano3953]

Le encantaba la empanada ala abuela y mi madre ..💚💜

[@SpainonaFork]

Muchas gracias! Un saludo :)

[@clairescorner9274]

This recipe is SO underrated. I grew up on this stuff and I’m so glad I can now make it myself.

[@SpainonaFork]

Yes! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@hansdampf4055]

DAs looks incredibly good! The final set enhances this visually enormously. Has moved into my Spanish recipes collection.

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@MediaFaust]

I would probably add a few olives to that ... but anyway, I like that you give the weights because I find that it often helps to be pretty accurate with the weight measures the first time you try a new receipe.

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you :) Much love!

[@VickiAlexander]

Just beautiful! You make it look so easy!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paula200]

I love the look of this recipe - I will definitely be trying it out very soon👍🏻

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you :) Much love!

[@glendasully]

I can't wait to make this Tuna Empanada for my subscribers. Thank you so much for the recipe!

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@bluelagoon8591]

I love your voice, it's so soothing. Thank you for your delicious recipes. :)

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@margaritaargento3666]

I’m first generation American. Both my parents are from Galicia. Empanada is one of my faves. Whenever I go to Galicia I make sure to eat a lot of empanada! I tried this recipe today first time and came out very good. I was always a bit intimidated to make it but you really made it easy! ❤️❤️

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@mariaraposo2772]

A pleasure watching you in the kitchen, thanks. The empanada, I want it😋🤪🇵🇹. Até sempre”

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you 😋

[@rbagboyz]

I made this and a meat version , a few times , was amazing !! the dough is especially nice and the eggs make a beautiful presentation ... thanks !!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@catdogorboth7087]

I was in Asturias in July and I had one of these for the first time since living there ovee 13 years ago and it was amazing. I wish I could remember living in Spain but I can’t since I was only a toddler. I have been wanting this for weeks but my mom hasn’t had the time to make it and I don’t trust myself

[@madelinesantamaria7542]

Muy rico los Empanadas! En ❤AsturiasEspaña También!

[@MariaRuiz-hf3di]

preciosa empanada tiene que estar deliciosa y con atún aún mejor estupenda forma de cocinar

[@SpainonaFork]

Muchas gracias! Un saludo :)

[@jemstar7592]

Hello from Canada. My mother’s family is from Galicia..I’m so trying this.

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@anamolko624]

My mom’s tuna empanadas were one of my favorite meals growing up in Spain. I’ll try your recipe. Thanks for your channel.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@pamelaf.2776]

A little ASMR at the end when you took that first bite. Looks yummy and sounds yummy as well. Will be cooking this tonight!

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@CarlosGarcia-gs1wd]

I am Galician and there are three things that we Galicians respect more than the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela: " lacon con grelos", " pulpo a feira" , a work of art, and las empanadas, the eighth wonder of the world. The empanada was a way to preserve food, it can be almost anything, and be made from wheat or corn flour, the most typical are meat, tuna, cod with raisins, cockles and small sardines. The real trick of the empanada is the dough

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@Braisin-Raisin]

Looks delicious and am going to try it too. I have already made many of your recioes: they are simple and totally delicious.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@hansdampf4055]

I cooked this last night and it tastes great! I can definitely recommend it. For the filling I used some fresh parsley from our garden. Since I don't like boiled eggs, I made an omelet out of the 3 eggs and put them on top of the filling. I had made a mistake: I did not put the dough on the baking tray, but already added the filling on the countertop. This makes it very difficult to get that on the baking sheet. I managed to do that, but I no longer had the edges without liquid and I had to form coarser edges. This is a tip if someone wants to do the same. I also made the decorative stripes. The end result is impressive. The amount is enough for my wife and me for 2x dinner.

[@SpainonaFork]

Glad you enjoyed it! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@sandydavis8759]

I'm new to your channel and have already made several of your soups and stews, which were all delectable. I'm going totry this tomorrow and am sure my husband and I will love it. Thank you so much. Your videos are easy to follow and you have a happy, easygoing manner.

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@reloadncharge9907]

Awesome, and easy! Will try this week! Thanks, Andrew

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy Andrew! Much love :)

[@alisonburgess345]

Great job on a lovely recipe.. Well done.

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anapereiraatriz]

Oh my God, what a perfect recipe! I tried it and the result was amazing!!!

[@SpainonaFork]

Glad you liked it!! Much love :)

[@rickgarcia9091]

Having grandparents from Spain we had tuna empanadas all of the time. I still make it frequently. My family's recipe, which I still use today, is almost identical to your recipe! The only difference is that we don't use hard boiled eggs. We also, very infrequently, had ground beef empanadas. Thank you for this. It is an easy and simple recipe that packs a wallop of flavor. It is so satisfying.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Thanks for this comment. I loathe eggs (unless they're disguised as something else) and wondered if not including them would take away too much flavour. Will definitely try this without them. Do you make your ground beef empanadas about the same way as these?

[@rickgarcia9091]

@@nikiTricoteuse I have never put eggs in empanada. My brother makes a wonderful empanada with ground beef. Same recipe but add ground beef instead of tuna

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@rickgarcia9091 Thanks Rick. Does he fry the ground beef with the vegetables before adding it?

[@peregrine7303]

Making this empanada, once more so delious thank you Albert

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that!! Much love :)

[@sahira2525]

Thank you so much for this delicious recipe, I just made it today and it was delicious 😋 👍👍👍

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! much love :)

[@eleanorreyes512]

Excellent!! As usual!! Luv this channel ❤❤❤❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@DarcieGlam]

This looks amazing and your dough is so easy to make. Yummy!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@ericvandruten]

my favourite!!!! Gracias!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@MHarenArt]

That looks really delicious! I will try it!

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@antaibhshaglas3737]

This is one of the best dishes I've tasted

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@fcsolis]

Thanks. I'm going to give that one a try!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@analara1974]

I've been waiting for this recipe all my life 😋 I can't wait to make it 👍 I'll also be looking for a delicious paella recipe on your channel. I love paella

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@luciajustog]

La empanada gallega que he aprendido de mi madre gallega también es deliciosa. La masa se hace bastante diferente: harina, huevos y leche. Qué interesante aprender otra forma de hacer la masa. Gracias. Saludos desde Montreal, Canadá!

[@johnnunez17]

Yummy.......love this one👍

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you 😋

[@Brian-bu6gj]

Just got back from Galicia and was reminded how much I love this empanada. Pretty easy to find in Madrid, too, where I used to live. After doing a quick google search, was happy to see it here on my new fav recipe channel, SOAF! Time to cook and become a patreon! ✌

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@RajnisMagickitchen]

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[@katrussell6819]

I want to eat this NOW.

[@user-hc3ie4fk6g]

Super! Gracias!)

[@SpainonaFork]

Saludos!

[@spytown77]

Looks amazing!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! much love :)

[@yvesaltana2013]

I tried this recipe, insanely delicious cold. Thank you ❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Glad you liked it!! Much love :)

[@marioncapriotti1514]

Nice to know - as a single person cooking for myself most of the time, I especially welcome recipes that taste good as refrigerated leftovers. I 💕 Albert, and all his fantastic dishes!

[@SouLoveReal]

Albert: This one is really delicious, I'm sure. Another MUST-try, even though I'm a bit clumsy with doughs and batters. I know... I'll get a friend to make this.😋 Thanks again! (Fan from San Francisco, California.)

[@SpainonaFork]

You can always use premade pizza dough! thanks for the comment :) much love

[@dolce13651]

Oh my another keeper, thank you 😊

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@dolce13651]

@@SpainonaFork just made your lemon loaf again!

[@dolce13651]

@@SpainonaFork look forward to making this empañada

[@kathleenpoole1372]

Beautiful dish! I can almost taste it now! Be Safe and Blessings. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! You too!

[@blurryface_1589]

Uff I am Spanish (dont know why i am here xD) and I love spanish empanadas! Also I love the ones I tried in Galicia with chorizo and meat, they were amazing! This one looks so good ( I use to put olives with tuna empanada)!

[@anamolko624]

I am Spanish too and also here! We can always learn more recipes! Tuna empanadas are the best! My mom made such good ones!!!

[@sahira2525]

This became our favorite food 😋 thanks

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@partidococinero7805]

Buen vídeo y buena presentación

[@SpainonaFork]

Muchas gracias :) Un saludo!

[@sandraoss326]

Oh great I love Tuna so this recipe will be great for me ty for sharing am going to make for dinner

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@sandraoss326]

I certainly did enjoy it. I was amazed that the dough did not need any yeast or baking powder etc. Keep your recipes coming.

[@TimothySielbeck]

I only found your channel last night but his one earned you a subscription.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@alicelooney7752]

LOVE your channel! And the big bite at the end? My kinda guy!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@Maplecook]

It really is an amazing channel, isn't it?

[@TheTrueabundance]

I made this the other evening - it was absolutely delicioso! better than from the bakers!

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@antonellaprovenzano270]

Yummmmmm Haven’t made this in a while

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@lydialady5275]

I love the Saint Andrew's cross on the top! And, I hadn't thought to use the oil in the can to cook the vegetables. Thank you!

[@SpainonaFork]

Glad it was helpful! Much love :)

[@flowerpetals1396]

You should not use it. The oil in the can has already been heated when the fish is cooked. Never reheat oil.

[@lydialady5275]

@@flowerpetals1396 Strange thought. You're already eating the fish. You're reheating the fish. While I understand how some can think it's unhealthy, you're already eating the oil reheated.

[@manuelsoares3983]

Ya sé que hacer con el pavo que me quedó de la cena de acción de gracias… ¡Gracias!

[@SpainonaFork]

Saludos!

[@peacefultowers]

wow that looks amazing! Thank you! can i use store bought puff or short crust pastry if i dont have the time to do the dough from scratch?

[@SpainonaFork]

I would recommend premade pizza dough instead :) much love

[@lissyperez4299]

That tuna mixture is really good on polenta.

[@karenbrooks3645]

Looks great! I’m gonna try this. Best wishes from Calasparra MURCIA! (Home of the best rice 😆)

[@SpainonaFork]

lol....Much love :)

[@upcyclefurnitureflip6650]

I made this along with the roasted potato recipe last night for dinner. This one was voted into rotation by the whole family. We all agreed that we would prefer a leavened crust over unleavened, but all in all this recipe as is was given 4 out of 5 stars by each family member. That rarely happens.

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@rosalongo3353]

Love your recipes do you have a cauliflower rice recipe please thankyou from Australia

[@lilianpoulsen8394]

Me gustaría una receta de empanada de carne de res. Gracias!😊

[@Buttercup9299]

Hola! Me pudiera dar una receta para un relleno de jamon y chorizo para rellenar esta empanada en vez de la tuna? muchas gracias

[@lissyperez4299]

Try that tuna mixture on polenta! Harina con Tuna...I used to work at a Cuban bakery that made empanadas de tuna, chorizo and chicken...mmmmm

[@spain17171717]

Perfection from a gallego

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@19Ter67]

Albert, this is fantastic!! I have got to try this recipe! Hubby said I need to make it so he can try it too. Silly question though, why is it that in some recipes (when using tomatoes) that white sugar is added to reduce the acidity, and other times not? *SHARED*

[@SpainonaFork]

It depends on the rest of the ingredients the tomatoes are being added to, in this case, you get the sweetness from the bell peppers and sweet paprika, so that will balance the acidity :) Much love Terri!

[@19Ter67]

@@nicolebyful I don’t have a Spanish channel. I’m still practicing with mine. 😂

[@nicolebyful]

@@19Ter67 Oops, very sorry, meant to send this to Albert...

[@olgabarasoain]

Yummmmy

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

Nice! Can individual ones be made as well as one big pie?

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Why not?

[@j.b.2263]

There called empanadillas.

[@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573]

Thank you both!

[@analara1974]

Great question. I would love to make individual ones as well.

[@j.b.2263]

@@analara1974 Yes. There called empanadillas.

[@waniesworld7256]

Are there side dishes that are paired with this?

[@barryhenderson2732]

In the UK we don't get cans of tuna in olive oil. Ours is in sunflower oil can I just substitute those for this recipe

[@SpainonaFork]

Absolutely! Much love :)

[@nilssonakerlund2852]

This looks great. Would it work with sardines or kippers?

[@SpainonaFork]

Absolutely! Much love :)

[@manymoms920]

I've never seen eggs boiled like this before, is it because you store in the fridge ?

[@raissajenna9638]

Are some empanadas made with yeast dough? I’ve eaten empanada in Spain but seem to recall that the dough was somewhat different.

[@SpainonaFork]

Yes many have yeast, matter of preference :) Much love

[@frodo322]

One question, why do you add only half of the green and red bell pepper? What do you do with the rest? Why not just chop half then?

[@easyki]

please teach me to make boquerones fritos !!

[@urbanwarrior3470]

joder, que bueno...

[@frodo322]

Can you make this on a pie dish? Or is it too flat for that?

[@soniadooley57]

Can l use whole wheat flour

[@SpainonaFork]

Yes you can :) much love

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Love the look of this but my housemate can't eat gluten. Would love to know if anyone has tried this with GF flour. Wondering if perhaps GF bread flour would work.

[@SpainonaFork]

Yes, absolutely! Much love :)

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@SpainonaFork Brilliant. Thank you so much for answering.

[@FranciscoCamino]

As a Galician. The oil in the dough comes from frying the filling first.

[@shuffman8094]

My mother added white wine in the dough. And chopped olives in the tuna mixture. Has anyone tried this before?

[@brettschmoll8350]

my mother in law took one of these to the states once and a security dog in NY ratted her out because of the smell and she had to throw it away...what a loss!

[@misradogful]

Can this dish be frozen

[@SpainonaFork]

Absolutely! Much love :)

[@gavincook4684]

Tuna pasti then.

[@margaretschnell3209]

I want to make this but can i make 1/2 recipe? I live alone.

[@SpainonaFork]

Absolutely! Much love :)

[@foxfly2372]

This will be served at the house warming party, too!

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@alinabrauet9083]

DELICIA GALLEGA

[@Enum995]

I've never heard of a fish empanada and this looks so fucking good

[@sarahb2623]

This is a lovely channel and we dont come here tonread F bombs. Please grow up. Thank you.

[@paulmartin7332]

Help too much sea salt again...

[@Maplecook]

"Tunapanada"

[@livinginthebaycalifornia]

Muy Sabrosso

[@SpainonaFork]

Saludos!