Pastel Senegalaise by @niangcook

โ‰ˆ 35 min

12 servings

๐ŸŒพ

100 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅš

1 large

Egg

๐Ÿฅ›

60 ml

Milk

๐Ÿง‚

0.3 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ—

2 tbsp

Oil

๐Ÿ’ง

100 ml

Water

๐Ÿ…

60 ml

Tomato paste

๐ŸŸ

120 g

Tuna

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Cheese

  1. Place
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt

    Place 100 g all-purpose flour and the pinch of salt in a mixing bowl, then stir to combine.

  2. Add
    • egg
    • milk
    • vegetable oil

    Add 1 egg, 60 ml milk, and 30 ml vegetable oil to the flour mixture, then mix with a fork.

  3. Add
    • water

    Gradually add up to 100 ml water while kneading until the dough becomes smooth and supple.

  4. Divide

    Cover the dough and rest it for 10 minutes, then divide it into 8 equal portions.

  5. Drain
    • canned tuna
    • tomato sauce

    Drain and flake 120 g canned tuna in a second mixing bowl, then add 60 ml tomato sauce.

  6. Season
    • black pepper
    • grated cheese
    • Tuna

    Season the tuna mixture with 0.5 g black pepper and a small amount of salt, then stir in 50 g grated cheese.

  7. Roll
    • canned tuna
    • tomato sauce
    • grated cheese

    Roll one dough portion into a thin round, then place about 1 tablespoon of tuna filling in the center.

  8. Fold

    Fold the dough round into a half-moon over the filling, then press and crimp the edges closed with a fork.

  9. Fill
    • canned tuna
    • tomato sauce
    • grated cheese

    Repeat rolling, filling, and sealing with the remaining dough and filling until 8 pastels are formed.

  10. Heat
    • frying oil

    Heat 500 ml frying oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then fry the pastels in batches for 3 to 4 minutes.

  11. Spoon
    • Oil

    Turn the pastels until both sides are deep golden and crisp, then lift them from the oil with a slotted spoon.

  12. Drain

    Drain the fried pastels on paper towels, then serve warm.

Pastel Senegalaise by @niangcook

โ‰ˆ 35 min

12 servings

๐ŸŒพ

100 g

Flour

๐Ÿฅš

1 large

Egg

๐Ÿฅ›

60 ml

Milk

๐Ÿง‚

0.3 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ—

2 tbsp

Oil

๐Ÿ’ง

100 ml

Water

๐Ÿ…

60 ml

Tomato paste

๐ŸŸ

120 g

Tuna

โšซ

0.5 g

Pepper

๐Ÿง€

50 g

Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Place 100 g all-purpose flour and the pinch of salt in a mixing bowl, then stir to combine.

    ๐ŸŒพall-purpose flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿดfork
  2. Step 2/12

    Add 1 egg, 60 ml milk, and 30 ml vegetable oil to the flour mixture, then mix with a fork.

    ๐Ÿฅšegg
    ๐Ÿฅ›milk
    ๐Ÿซ—vegetable oil
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿดfork
  3. Step 3/12

    Gradually add up to 100 ml water while kneading until the dough becomes smooth and supple.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  4. Step 4/12

    Cover the dough and rest it for 10 minutes, then divide it into 8 equal portions.

    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
  5. Step 5/12

    Drain and flake 120 g canned tuna in a second mixing bowl, then add 60 ml tomato sauce.

    ๐ŸŸcanned tuna
    ๐Ÿ…tomato sauce
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿดfork
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
  6. Step 6/12

    Season the tuna mixture with 0.5 g black pepper and a small amount of salt, then stir in 50 g grated cheese.

    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿง€grated cheese
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿดfork
  7. Step 7/12

    Roll one dough portion into a thin round, then place about 1 tablespoon of tuna filling in the center.

    ๐ŸŸcanned tuna
    ๐Ÿ…tomato sauce
    ๐Ÿง€grated cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿ”ชround cutter
    ๐Ÿฅ„spoon
  8. Step 8/12

    Fold the dough round into a half-moon over the filling, then press and crimp the edges closed with a fork.

    ๐Ÿดfork
  9. Step 9/12

    Repeat rolling, filling, and sealing with the remaining dough and filling until 8 pastels are formed.

    ๐ŸŸcanned tuna
    ๐Ÿ…tomato sauce
    ๐Ÿง€grated cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿ”ชround cutter
    ๐Ÿดfork
  10. Step 10/12

    Heat 500 ml frying oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, then fry the pastels in batches for 3 to 4 minutes.

    ๐Ÿซ—frying oil
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
  11. Step 11/12

    Turn the pastels until both sides are deep golden and crisp, then lift them from the oil with a slotted spoon.

    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅ„slotted spoon
  12. Step 12/12

    Drain the fried pastels on paper towels, then serve warm.

    ๐Ÿงปpaper towels

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Dairy, Seasonings, Water

Ingredients

Flour, Egg, Milk, Salt, Oil, Water, Tomato paste, Tuna, Pepper, Cheese

Notes

Salt (for the dough, for the filling, to taste), Water (to add gradually while kneading), Tomato paste (amount not given), Tuna (amount not given), Pepper (to taste), Cheese (amount not given, grated)

Allergens

Egg, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 19g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 2.3mg, Sodium: 510mg, Potassium: 250mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 110ยตg, Vitamin B12: 1.1ยตg, Vitamin D: 1.2ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, measuring spoons, measuring jug, fork, rolling pin, knife, round cutter, frying pan, slotted spoon, paper towels

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Snack Time, Party, Casual Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@niangcook

Origin

Cuisine

Senegalese, West African

Geographic

Senegal, West Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Flaky, Tender, Melty

Flavors

Savory, Tomatoey, Cheesy, Salty, Peppery, Umami

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer because the filling contains tuna and cheese), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat until hot throughout), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in a sealed freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Reheat from frozen in an oven or air fryer)