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Senegalese

Pastels

Also called pastel, fataya, senegalese fish pastry

Crisp fried pastries stuffed with spiced fish or minced meat, eaten with a tomato and chilli dipping sauce. Sold everywhere from midday onwards.

Heat
Gentle heat
Kind of dish
Snacks
Usually made with
fish
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What’s in it

  • Pastry
  • Spiced fish or minced meat
  • Onions
  • Chilli
  • Tomato and chilli dipping sauce
  • Oil for frying

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

Usually

  • Halal-friendly

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