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Pastels (Senegalese Fish Pies)

Pastels (Senegalese Fish Pies)

Senegal

65Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Golden fried turnovers packed with seasoned flaked fish, a Wolof street-food staple usually dunked in a bright tomato-onion sauce called kaani.

Equipment
  • Deep pot for frying
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin
  • Bowl
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Plain flour3 cups
White fish fillets400 g
Onion1
Garlic3 cloves
Parsley1 small bunch
Spring onion2
Scotch bonnet1
Stock cube1
Egg (to seal)1
Vegetable oil (dough + frying)as needed
Waterabout 1 cup
Saltto taste

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