Folded Tortillas with Amarillo

“Empanadas” in this case means not pastry turnovers but fresh corn tortillas (enriched with a little lard in the dough) folded in half around a filling of Mole Amarillo with shredded chicken and cheese. It is a universal Oaxacan street snack and makes a great party appetizer.

Before beginning the recipe, see the directions for preparing a tortilla press with a plastic liner (or shaping tortillas without a press).