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Nutritional Values
350kcal
12gProtein
28gCarbs
20gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Pastel
How to order / say it
Say it
Pastel — [pahs-TELL]
Order
I'd like a pastel, please.
Locally
Eu gostaria de um pastel, por favor.
Say locally
Crispy deep-fried turnover filled with savory ingredients.
Why try it?
A beloved street food, Pastéis capture the essence of Brazilian casual dining – quick bites shared among friends in vibrant markets and street stalls.
How it tastes
The crisp golden crust gives way to warm fillings like cheese or meat, enveloped in a thin pastry that crackles with every bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1870
Introduced with European influences in the 19th century, Pastéis have evolved in Brazil, where they became a popular (and diverse) snack in urban landscapes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 250 g wheat flour
- 🥩 150 g ground beef
- 🧄 1 small onion
- 🥛 100 g cheese
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🫒 as needed oil for frying
- 🌿 handful parsley
Method
- 1 Mix flour, water, and egg to form dough; roll thin.
- 2 Cook beef with onion and parsley.
- 3 Fill dough with beef or cheese; fold and seal edges.
- 4 Deep fry until golden; serve hot.
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