Senegalese fish pies (fataya)- streetfood style

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

Start with 2 cups of flour in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 egg, oil, and salt to the flour.

Sprinkle in some sugar and mix everything together.

Add 1 more cup of flour and mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the mixture to a countertop and knead for 2-3 minutes.

Set the dough aside.

Use boiled flounder fillets, flaking them apart with a fork.

Chop habanero peppers and sauté them with garlic in oil.

Add salt and black pepper while sautéing.

Incorporate 2 scoops of tomato paste into the sautéed mixture and let it cook for a few minutes.

Add about 1/2 cup of water and taste to adjust seasoning with more salt or black pepper if needed.

Add the flaked fish and a can of tuna for more filling.

Mix in dried parsley, adjusting seasoning as necessary.

Sprinkle flour on the countertop and roll out the dough to the desired thickness.

Cut circles using a mason jar lid.

Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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