I have a questions for you cooking blokes...

[darkelf105]

If I was going to make pastalitos with sweet potato and mango stuffing, what sorts of spices would I use? I want to make them more savory than sweet and I want to make them delicious and hearty but without using meat because my friend Clare who I am making them for has a hard time digesting ground beef.



Gimme you suggestions!

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[hittokiri-korru.livejournal.com]

you might want to run some experiments with cilantro and rosemary, possibly parsley.

I don't know if you intend to fry or bake. However my dad attempted pastalitos via fry. two mistakes he made was that the oil was too shallow (it doesn't need to be deep though) and give it some time, he barley fried them. Also make sure they are completely covered, fried products with giant gaps don't fry the way they should.

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think cilantro might do it for the herby flavor I want.


Lol, my dear boy, my mamma's maiden name is Guiterrez, I know how to fry a pastalito :). However, the thought was very much appreciated. I gotta go find my mom's tortilla recipe now....

[i-renovated.livejournal.com]

mint? lemon and rice wine vinegar to cut the sweet?

maybe chiles or hot stuff..

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm, limes and chiles (or peppers...)....mmmmm. Grandpa tried growing hablanos this year and I think I might have to sneak over and see what other things he grew.

[rayechu.livejournal.com]

Why don't I get any! ;.;

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Of course you get some and so does Ryan, but I am specifically making them to Clare's taste :).