While walking through our first open air market, the kind where they close down the street for several blocks, we found the “Pastel”.

They are like a fried pie, and come in many flavors.

We tried a couple, one was a broccoli and cheese, the other chocolate.

The only way I could think of describing them in terms familiar to Americans is “Hostess Pie on steroids”. They are most certainly unhealthy, but good. The crispy fried crust and fillings create a tempting and potent combination. Rumor is that they evolved from Chinese living in Brazil who were making something like egg rolls, but adapted to be more appealing to Brazilians.