Empanadas de Pipián (Empanadas Filled with Peanuts and Potatoes)

Place the masarepa in a large bowl.

Add the sazon Goya and salt and stir to mix well.

Add the water and oil and mix to form dough. Pat the dough into a ball and knead for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cover with plastic and set aside for 20 minutes.Meanwhile, to make the filling, cook the potatoes in a pot with water for 20 minutes or until tender.

Drain and gently mash the potatoes. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet.

Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, green onions, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes.

Add the cooked potatoes and mix well.In a medium bowl place the chopped egg, peanuts, potato and tomato mixture .

Mix well to combine.Break small portions of the dough, about 1 ½ tablespoons each one, and form each portion into a ball by rolling between the palms of your hands.

Place the balls of dough between two pieces of plastic and roll each out very thinly to form a circle.

Remove the top plastic and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each.Then using the plastic underneath, fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half circle. Tightly seal the edges by crimping with the tines of a fork.Fill a large pot with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 360°F.Carefully place 3 or 4 empanadas at a time in the heated oil and fry for about 2 minutes until golden on all sides.Using a slotted spoon transfer the empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels.

Serve with hogao or aji on the side.