pastel de feijão
🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal
Pastel de feijão is a Portuguese crispy dough pastry, filled with a navy bean jam. They were first introduced in the town of Torres Vedras in the early 20th century though its origin may date earlier as it was originally produced by nuns.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour, sugar, eggs, white beans, almonds |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked crisp pastry shell with sweet bean filling |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, nutty, delicate |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | small dessert pastry with coffee |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does pastel de feijão come from?
pastel de feijão is a dish that originated in Portugal.
What is pastel de feijão?
Pastel de feijão is a Portuguese crispy dough pastry, filled with a navy bean jam. They were first introduced in the town of Torres Vedras in the early 20th century though its origin may date earlier as it was originally produced by nuns.