Spicy Vegetable Pastry

Spicy Vegetable Pastry is a delightful Halal Chinese baked dish that pairs flaky pastry with a zesty and colorful medley of vegetables. Perfect for a light meal or snack, these pastries are both satisfying and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Cold water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 50 ml
• Carrot, finely diced - 50 grams
• Bell pepper, finely diced - 50 grams
• Green onion, chopped - 30 grams
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Egg wash (beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water) - 1

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add cold water and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add the carrots and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
3. Stir in the green onion, soy sauce, chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, and cornstarch. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface until it’s about 3 mm thick. Cut out circles of about 10 cm in diameter.
5. Place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
6. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil, supporting heart health.

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