Pastels (Fried Fish Pastries)

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillet, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 20 spring roll or empanada wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten, for sealing
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1Mix chopped fish, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet, parsley, and paprika; season with salt.
2. 2Sauté the filling briefly in a little oil until the fish is just cooked, then let cool.
3. 3Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper and fold into a triangle or half-moon, sealing edges with beaten egg.
4. 4Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot.
5. 5Fry the pastels in batches 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. 6Drain on paper towels and serve hot with a spicy dipping sauce.

Comments

Loading comments…