PastechiSavory Fried Turnovers
These flaky fried pastries are a favorite snack across Curaçao. The dough fries up crisp and blistered, while the filling stays moist and savory with beef, pepper, and tomato.
Prep
45m
Cook
30m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Pastry
- 420gAll-Purpose Flour
- 8gBaking Powder
- 4gSalt
- 90gUnsalted Butter (cold)
- 1pcsEgg (beaten)
- 140mlWater (cold)
Frying
- 700mlVegetable Oil
Filling
- 450gGround Beef
- 140gOnion (finely chopped)
- 120gGreen Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 30gTomato Paste
- 4gPaprika
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 02
Rub in the unsalted butter until the mixture looks sandy, then add the egg and water and knead just until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest.
- 03
Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until it starts to brown and it reaches 71°C (160°F).
- 04
Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, then cook until softened.
- 05
Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook until thick and fairly dry, then cool.
- 06
Roll out the dough, cut rounds, and place some filling on one half of each round. Fold over and press the edges closed firmly.
- 07
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (347°F).
- 08
Fry the turnovers in batches until deeply golden and crisp, then drain well before serving.
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