East Afro Eats Presents: Pastay [ muqasqas]

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while sunflower is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley adds freshness, while spinach is often more affordable.

Add room temperature water and a pinch of baking powder to a large bowl.

Add yeast and sugar. Mix well.

Add oil and pinch of salt.

Slowly mix in flour.

If you're using a mixer - please use the dough hook.

If you're using your hands - make sure the dough is soft to the touch.

When the dough has formed into a ball - add a tsp of oil and cover the dough.

Place the dough in a warm place or you can place it under another bowl with hot water.

Allow the yeast to do its magic for up to 50 minutes (dough should double in size).

Cut the dough in half and roll out. PLEASE roll out the dough in a thicker manner. It should not be thin.

Cut into squares/diamond shapes - medium to large size.

Meanwhile - heat up the oil on high and cover the dough.

Fry to golden perfection - flipping after about a minute.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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