Cochin-Style Pastel (Fried Pastries Filled with Spiced Chicken)

Cochin-Style Pastel (Fried Pastries Filled with Spiced Chicken)

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Cooking tools:

  • Kitchen scale
  • Rolling pin
  • Dutch oven
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Colander
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Plate
  • Paper towel
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 4 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts, chopped into ¼ inch cubes
  • 3 russet potatoes, boiled peeled and chopped into ¼ inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 hot green pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 eggs, hard boiled and finely chopped
  • Half bunch of chopped fresh cilantro
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 4 cups (480 grams) AP flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Oil for frying

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