FRIED PIE WITH TUNA/ PASTELS AU THON/ FATAYA/ EMPANADAS

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier alternative with similar texture.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

Sift the flour to make the dough smooth.

Add shredded nutmeg to the flour.

Add 1 egg to the flour.

Add melted butter to the flour mixture.

Add a little bit of salt to taste.

Mix the flour and other ingredients together.

Gradually add water to the mixture to achieve the right consistency for the dough.

Knead the dough for about 3 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest while preparing the filling.

Prepare the filling by chopping garlic and onion.

Add shredded ginger to the filling ingredients.

Open the can of non-GMO tuna and drain the water.

Mix the tuna with spices, adding optional chicken bouillon and paprika.

Add a little bit of salt to taste to the tuna mixture.

Flatten the rested dough and cut it into circles for the pie.

Fill each circle with the tuna mixture and fold to seal.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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