Yam Turnovers with Jalapenos and Ham

Yield: 4 Servings
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PASTRY
2cAll-purpose flour
1/4tsSalt
2/3cChilled vegetable shortening, butter or lard
1/4cIce water
FILLING
1 1/2tbUnsalted butter
1mdOnion; minced
1cMashed baked yams; (about 2 medium)
1Whole egg
1Egg yolk
1tsOregano
1/2tsSalt
1smGarlic clove; pressed
1tbDark rum
1mdTomato; peeled, seeded and cut in 1/8" dice
1/4lbCooked ham; cut in 1/8" dice
4Jalapeno peppers; roasted, peeled and deveined, cut in 1/8" dice
TOPPING
1Egg white; lightly beaten
2 1/2tsKosher salt; mixed with
1/8tsCayenne pepper; OR
1/4tsGround pasilla pepper
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