Paifala (American Samoa) - Half-Moon Pies Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup reserved juice from crushed pineapple
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Combine the pineapple, sugar and milk into a saucepan and heat until simmering. Be careful not to boil or the milk will curdle.
  2. Now mix the cornstarch with the reserved pineapple juice until it is smooth, and add to the pineapple. Stir until the mixture thickens, then remove from the heat and let cool.
  3. Put all of the dough ingredients into a bowl and blend until a dough forms. Divide the dough into five parts, then roll each part into an 8-inch circle.
  4. Spread some onto one half of each circle. Fold the other half over the top, stopping about a quarter inch from the edge. Fold the bottom quarter inch over the top edge, then crimp with a fork. Repeat until you've finished all of your pies.
  5. Prick a couple of holes in the top and put into a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484.14 Kcal (2027 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.06g 32%
Cholesterol 16.35mg 5%
Sodium 1021.99mg 43%
Potassium 321.77mg 7%
Total Carbs 69.32g 23%
Sugars 18.55g 74%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24%
Protein 6.99g 14%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 203.1mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.17 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.32g 32%
Cholesterol 9.56mg 5%
Sodium 597.76mg 43%
Potassium 188.2mg 7%
Total Carbs 40.55g 23%
Sugars 10.85g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.45g 24%
Protein 4.09g 14%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 7%
Iron 2mg 19%
Calcium 118.8mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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