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A popular fried pastry made from cornmeal dough and stuffed with fish, commonly found in São Domingos.
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In the corn-heavy culinary style of São Domingos, this snack is enjoyed hot, especially during morning hours or at local markets. The filling typically consists of fresh tuna or mackerel. Compared to other pastries across Cabo Verde, the crunch from the cornmeal dough makes it unique. Discover local snack spots on the Map.
Served hot, these pastries pair perfectly with malagueta, the local spicy chili sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cornmeal
- 0.5 cup wheat flour
- 200g fresh tuna or mackerel
- 1 finely chopped onion
- Salt, pepper, and frying oil
Preparation
- Mix cornmeal, wheat flour, warm water, and salt to form a smooth dough.
- Boil and shred the fish, then sauté it with chopped onions, salt, and pepper in a pan.
- Roll out small pieces of dough, place the fish filling in the center, and fold into half-moons.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
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