Pastels

Pastels
Makes about 50
Ingredients
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 500g mince
• 1 red capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 green capsicums, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• Salt
• 1 tbsp spring onion, finely chopped
• 1 packet of wonton pastry
Method
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add the mince, and cook over medium heat.
2. When the mince is well cooked, add the capsicums, tomatoes, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about five minutes, turn the heat off, and add the spring onion. Mix well and leave to cool.
3. Cut wonton pastry sheets in half, then place spoonfuls of the mince mixture on each half-sheet. Dip your finger in some water and slightly wet the edges of each pastry sheet. Fold over and seal well by pressing the edges down with a fork.
4. Heat oil to 180°C in a deep frypan or deep-fryer. Fry pastels until golden and crispy, then leave to rest on a paper towel.
See more recipes from our Mexican inspired birthday party
![]() |
Chicken tacos & guacamole Ham & cheese mini wraps Margarita quesadillas Jelly cups Churros Fruit salsa with cinnamon tortilla chips Peanut butter quesadillas |

AS FEATURED IN ISSUE 5 OF OHbaby! MAGAZINE. CHECK OUT OTHER ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE BELOW
Surviving a traumatic birth
- Childbirth is supposed to be an empowering,...
Typical Child Development
- Most parents, at one time or another, worry...
The power of listening
- When your child talks to you, do you take the...
Mind the gap
- A diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle is...
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI Quattro
- Looking for an upgrade that not only fits the...
Seven ways to zap those zits
- Stop disregarding those breakouts as isolated...
Can we eat our way to great skin?
- Nuts, vitamin C and now skin supplements:...
Pastels
- PastelsMakes about 50Ingredients• Vegetable...
Margarita quesadillas
- Margarita quesadillasMakes 24...
Jelly cups
- Jelly cupsMakes 24Ingredients• 4 jellies of...
Fruit salsa with cinnamon tortilla chips
- Fruit salsa with cinnamon tortilla chipsMakes...
Churros
- ChurrosMakes 24Ingredients• 1 1/2 litres...
Peanut butter quesadillas
- Peanut butter quesadillasMakes 24...
Getting ready for pregnancy
- Getting pregnant is something that most of us...