Fried pastries, a Catalan specialty
Small, cut-up pieces of meat, seasoned, coated in flour, dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried in hot oil. Served with apple slices or tomato.
This Catalan dish consists of small, boneless pieces of meat, cut into thin strips, coated in egg and breadcrumbs, and then deep-fried in hot oil. They are typically served with apple slices or grilled tomatoes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total45 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfrying
- Estimated cost$1.94 $0.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.70
- $0.06
- $0.29
- $0.85
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Cut the scallops in half, remove the shells, and cut them into very thin slices, then season them. ≈ 8 min
- Lightly flour the fillets, then dip them in the beaten eggs, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs. ≈ 3 min
- Fry them in very hot oil, in a pan, turning them frequently.
- Drain them on a dishcloth to remove excess grease. ≈ 2 min
- Serve with apple slices or grilled tomatoes. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Fried pastries, a Catalan specialty
- 2 eggshells$0.70
- 3 tablespoons of flour$0.06
- 100 g of breadcrumbs$0.29
- 500 ml of frying oil paint$0.85
- salt$0.04
Total$1.94
that's $0.49 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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