Fish Pies/Fataya- African Food

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can lower costs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be less expensive.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is nutritious, and frozen peas are often cheaper.

Prepare the empanadas pastry dough as per package instructions.

Cook chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper in a skillet until soft.

Add mackerel, tomato paste, bay leaves, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Fill the empanadas pastry dough with the fish mixture and seal.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the filled pastries until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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