Pastelitos

Method 7 steps

1. 1

   Fry the mince with the onion and annatto, add the finely diced potato and stew until soft.

2. 2

   Season the filling and cool it completely.

3. 3

   Shred the cabbage finely and pickle it in vinegar with salt for half an hour.

4. 4

   Mix the masa with warm water and salt to a pliable dough that does not stick to your hands.

5. 5

   Press a ball of dough between two sheets of film into a thin round.

6. 6

   Put a spoon of filling on one half, fold it over and seal the edge with a fork.

7. 7

   Deep-fry at 180 °C for three minutes a side and serve with the cabbage and sauce.