These cheerful snacks are small crispy empanada cups, filled with gulas with garlic and topped with a juicy prawn. Gulas resemble glass eels, but are actually made from surimi - tasty and affordable. Perfect as a tapa for a party or just with a cozy drink! They are easy to make, look festive, and taste delicious.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Peel 6 prawns and set aside. Peel 4 cloves garlic and finely chop. Cut 1 red chilli lengthwise in half. Remove the seeds and finely chop.
Cooking
Cut 6 circles from 2 sheets empanada dough with a glass or round cutter (Ø 10 cm). If necessary, use the scraps by re-rolling them.
Lightly grease a muffin tin and line six cavities with the dough circles. Press gently to shape them like a tart. Prick the bottom with a fork.
Bake for about 15 minutes in the oven or until golden brown and crispy. Let them cool completely in the tin.
Meanwhile, heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red chilli pepper and cook until the garlic is light brown. Be careful not to burn it.
Add the large prawn and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Add 300 g gulas, stir well, and cook for another 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.
Carefully remove the cooled empanada cups from the tin. Fill them with the goulash and place a large prawn on each tart. Serve warm or lukewarm.