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Salvadoran Pastelitos
Salvadoran pastelitos fry corn dough half-moons filled with beef, potato, carrot, and spices.
Medium⏱️ 59 min📖 1 min readServes 8~388 kcal🇸🇻 Salvadoran🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 24 min cook
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Timeline
Total 59 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking24 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Corn flour
- 2.3 cup(~460 ml) Warm water
General
- 1.4 tsp(~7 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 450 g Ground beef
- 2 Potatoes
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a soft dough with the corn flour, warm water, and half of the salt.
- 2
Dice the potatoes and carrot small and boil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Brown the onion and ground beef in a pan for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 4
Add the boiled vegetables, tomato paste, cumin, and remaining salt to the beef.
- 5
Open small disks of dough, fill them, and close into half moons.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil and fry the pastelitos for 8 to 9 minutes.
9 min09:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Bring the dough together with warm water; cold water hydrates the corn flour slowly and the edges crack when sealing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the pastelitos with homemade lemony cabbage salad and optional tomato sauce instead of curtido.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~388
kcal calories
18
g protein
44
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 47%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Salvadoran Pastelitos make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Salvadoran Pastelitos take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 59 minutes in total.Is Salvadoran Pastelitos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Salvadoran Pastelitos have?
Approximately 388 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 44g, fat: 14g.Is Salvadoran Pastelitos allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Salvadoran Pastelitos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Salvadoran cuisine.How many ingredients does Salvadoran Pastelitos need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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