Crispy Pastel de Feira (Brazilian Street Pastry)
Thin, pillowy fried pastries with a crispy golden shell and soft, chewy interior — the iconic Brazilian street snack. Filled with cheese and herbs, ready in 12 minutes with no special equipment.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
- ¼ cup green onion (chopped)
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together flour, milk, and egg until smooth. Fold in shredded cheese and green onion. Let batter rest 2 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high until a wooden spoon inserted sideways produces a steady stream of bubbles, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil, working in batches. Don't crowd the pan — pastries should float freely.
- 4
Fry until deep golden brown on the first side, about 2 minutes. Flip carefully with a slotted spoon or tongs.
- 5
Fry the second side until golden, ~90 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain briefly.
- 6
Sprinkle hot pastels lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while still crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy skillet (12-inch)
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon or tongs
- paper towels
- thermometer (optional but helpful)
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