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A fried pastry made from corn dough filled with fish or meat, sold at small stalls in the streets of São Salvador do Mundo.
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Consumed throughout the day by local people in central Achada Igreja, this snack is known for its outer crust obtained by kneading corn flour with hot water. You can find freshly fried versions in village coffee shops reachable via the Map. The inside is usually filled with fresh tuna and sautéed onions.
This street food is one of the practical and filling products of Cabo Verde cuisine. It is traditionally served with malagueta, a local hot sauce.
Ingredients
- 300g corn flour
- 200ml hot water
- 150g fresh tuna or minced meat
- 1 small onion
- Oil for frying and salt
Preparation
- Knead the corn flour with hot water and a pinch of salt to obtain a soft dough.
- For the filling, sauté chopped onions and fish in a pan.
- Take small pieces of dough, flatten them with your hands, place the filling in the center, and fold into a half-moon shape.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
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