Dominican Pastelitos (Savory Pasties) Recipe

Name: Dominican Pastelitos (Savory Pasties)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; Easy; 10 ounces frozen flour rounds (i.e. Don Pepe, can be found in latin stores freezer section); From Scratch; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 tablespoons cold water; salt; 2 cups oil; For Filling; 1 lb ground chicken (beef, pork,or turkey); 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 leaves coriander, chopped finely; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 small red onion; 1 medium green pepper; ground black pepper (to taste); green olives (optional); raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

Dough
Easy
10 ounces frozen flour rounds (i.e. Don Pepe, can be found in latin stores freezer section)
From Scratch
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons cold water
salt
2 cups oil
For Filling
1 lb ground chicken (beef, pork,or turkey)
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 leaves coriander, chopped finely
2 teaspoons salt
1 small red onion
1 medium green pepper
ground black pepper (to taste)
green olives (optional)
raisins (optional)

1
Chop onions and the green pepper into very small cubes.
2
In shallow pan, heat two teaspoons of oil, add onions, chicken or meat, and the green peppers, stir. Add the black pepper, coriander, and tomato paste. Let simmer at very low heat until all liquid has evaporated. Reserve.
3
Mix all the dry ingredients first, then add the water and mix well. Mix everything with hands on a slightly floured surface until mixed well, don't knead the dough (add some flour if too sticky). Let dough rest for 10 minutes covered in plastic film.
4
On lightly floured surface roll out dough, cut out circles of about 4 inches in diameter.
5
Before using the filling you can add some raisins and/or some sliced olives, mix into meat. Put a teaspoon of chicken or meat in the center, fold over in a semi-circle and seal the border pressing it with a fork (for better results, wet finger with water and lightly coat the edges of the lower half of circle then use fork, this creates a tighter seal).
6
Deep fry the pastelitos and drain excess oil on a paper towel before serving.

1770

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, Easy, 10 ounces frozen flour rounds (i.e. Don Pepe, can be found in latin stores freezer section), From Scratch, and more.

Yes, Dominican Pastelitos (Savory Pasties) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dominican Pastelitos (Savory Pasties)

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