Pastries are one of those universal foods that cultures from all over the world have. The beautiful thing about these baked goods is that they can be sweet or savory!
In this article, the ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team we'll be taking you through the savoury pastries you can try from different cuisines right in Doha!
Fatayer is a baked pie stuffed with either spinach, cheese, or zaatar and is known for its aromatic flavours. It may differ in shape in some countries but it is a well-loved dish by the people of Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and more!
A popular snack in Indonesia is risoles, which are meat and potato stuffed pastry rolls covered in breadcrumbs and deep fried. It is a well-loved street food that is also eaten dipped in tomato sauce.
The Palestinian mutabbaq is a flaky and crispy pastry that's stuffed and folded in with aromatic zaatar and olive oil. This tasty and comforting snack is simple but full of flavour!
Jamaican patties are a hearty and filling snack in Jamaica. It is a semicircle-baked pastry filled with meat and spices. The breading is flaky and the stuffing is yummy.
Burek is a Macedonian meat pastry that is circular in shape in and filled with various savoury ingredients such as meat, onion, cheese, spinach, potatoes, and more. It's a comforting dish that can be eaten as a snack or a meal.
Samosas are puff pastry packets that are usually triangular in shape with a filling inside. You'll be able to taste meats, vegetables, and spices with every bite and is best paired with your favourite chutney.
Empanada is an iconic street food in Latin American countries served hot and fresh and filled with meat, peas, carrots, and spices. They truly are a fiesta in your mouth with every bite!
Known as the Georgian cheese bread and the nation's national dish, the khachapuri is a cheese-filled bread topped with a runny egg. This is definitely a must-try!
A deep-fried savoury pastry popular in Senegal as an appetizer or street food snack is the fataya. It is commonly filled with fish, meat, cheese, or egg, and is best dipped with a tomato and onion sauce!
Seeni Sambol Buns are soft fluffy buns stuffed with delicious caramelized onions and are a popular snack and comfort food in Sri Lanka.
A popular street food that has gained popularity in South Korea is the Korean Cheese Ball which are crispy, chewy donut holes that are stuffed with cheese and can be covered in cheese powder too!
A comforting snack in Japan is the curry donut or curry bread which is a savoury bun stuffed with Japanese curry and is covered in breadcrumbs before being deep fried.
The Azerbaijani gutab is a flaky flatbread stuffed with a variety of fillings for a delicious appetizer or snack. It can be stuffed with herbs, meat, cheese, and vegetables and is best eaten with yogurt and sumac!
A traditional Polish side dish, korekiety or croquettes are rolled crepes filled with a variety of meat and spices or sauerkraut for a vegetarian option! The crepe rolls are breaded and fried to give them a deliciously crispy shell.
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