Pastéis

Pastéis

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Pastéis (singular: pastel) are a popular Brazilian street food and snack, consisting of thin pastry envelopes filled with a variety of fillings, which are then deep-fried to golden perfection. The...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
  • 1 tablespoon cachaça or vodka (optional, helps make the dough crispier)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

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