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Fish Roll

A savory West African pastry stuffed with spiced flaked mackerel and baked until golden brown. Perfect as a satisfying hand-held snack or savory appetizer.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

West AfricanAppetizerOven and StovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 can canned mackerel, flaked
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp habanero pepper, minced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 egg egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion and 1 tsp minced habanero pepper, sauteing for 3 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 can flaked canned mackerel and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking until heated through to an internal temperature of 145°F.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder.

  5. 5

    Rub 1/4 cup cubed cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture until flaky, then bind with cold water to form a firm dough.

  6. 6

    Roll out the dough, cut into rectangles, place fish filling along one edge, and roll up tightly.

  7. 7

    Brush the rolls with 1 egg beaten egg and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Fish Roll at?

For Fish Roll, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 7.

How do I know when Fish Roll is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until heated through to an internal temperature of 145°F. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Fish Roll?

The entry for Fish Roll calls for 1 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Is Fish Roll spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Fish Roll comes from 1 tsp habanero pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the habanero, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Fish Roll gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fish Roll is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Fish Roll contain fish?

Yes: 1 can canned mackerel, flaked. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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