Leek and Queso Panela Empanadas with Mojo Verde

Empanadas were introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, and today, regional specialties are found throughout the country, with seafood fillings along the coasts, pork in Chiapas, and chicken in yellow mole in Oaxaca. In this version, I have paired leeks with queso panela, a white, fresh, mild cow’s milk cheese available in Mexican markets and well-stocked supermarkets. Empanadas are served both fried and baked in Mexico, and both cooking methods are included here. The mojo verde is not a typica