Pastelitos de hoja is a Sephardic/Moroccan Jewish pastry originating in the Jewish community that formerly existed in Tetouan, Morocco.
Overview Pastelitos de hoja consists of a pastry made from a dough made from eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, margarine (to be pareve in accordance with kashrut). This dough is then rolled out and filled with a filling made from ground beef, onions, parsley, bay leaves, and spices such as turmeric, ground nutmeg. It is then brushed with an egg wash and baked.
See also Jewish community of Tétouan Moroccan Jewish cuisine
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