Angolan Tuna Pastels

Rating

Calories: Approx. 150 per serving

Macros: Proteins: 10g, Fats: 8g, Carbohydrates: 20g

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: snacks, appetizers, fried foods, traditional dishes, quick meals, Angolan cuisine

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Delightful fried pastries traditionally filled with tuna, offering a quick taste of Angolan cuisine.

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Discover the rich and savory taste of Angola with these delightful pastels. These scrumptious fried pastries, traditionally filled with tuna, are an ideal snack or appetizer for any occasion. Quick and simple to make, they offer a taste of Angolan cuisine that can be enjoyed as a warm treat alongside a cup of hot tea or milk.

Ingredients

🌾 2 cups wheat flour
🐟 1 can tuna, brand not specified, blue and yellow label
💧 Approximately 1/2 cup water
🧂 A pinch of Stonemill Table Salt
🫒 Generous quantity of Olé frying oil
🧅 Optional: 1/4 cup chopped onion

Instructions

1- Prepare the Batter:

Place 2 cups of wheat flour into a clear glass mixing bowl.
Add a small pinch of Stonemill Table Salt to the flour.
Pour approximately 1/2 cup of water into the flour mixture.
Mix thoroughly with a fork until a smooth batter forms. Adjust with more flour if necessary to achieve a consistency that's neither too thick nor too runny.
Drain the oil from the can of tuna and add the tuna to the batter. Mix until well incorporated. If desired, add chopped onion at this stage.

2- Fry the Pastels:

Heat Olé frying oil in a Tefal non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, use a ladle to scoop portions of the tuna batter and carefully spread them into the pan, shaping them into circles.
Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip using a slotted spatula.
Once both sides are golden, remove pastels from the oil and place them on a white ceramic plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining batter.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment: Mixing Bowl (clear glass), Measuring Mugs (red Mickey Mouse designs), Water Pitcher (clear glass), Fork, Frying Pan (Tefal non-stick), Slotted Spatula, Serving Plate (white ceramic), Paper Towels, Stovetop (electric ceramic hob)