Cultural Video Series: Brazil - How to Make Brazilian Pastels and Cheese Puffs

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Chicken is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour brands

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while generic brands can save costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Mix all-purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil, water, and vinegar in a big mixer until combined.

Let the dough rest for a few hours before flattening it out.

Prepare the filling by sautéing garlic and onions in olive oil.

Add ground beef, a tiny bit of black pepper, and a little bit of salt to the mixture and cook until browned.

Mix in mozzarella cheese and oregano for flavor.

Take out the air from the dough before closing the pastels to prevent bubbling during frying.

Cut the dough into the desired shape using a knife.

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