Pastechi is a traditional breakfast or snack from the ABC islands that is a crescent-shaped deep-fried dough with a filling.

[5] The filling widely varies and can include meat, seafood, vegetables, or cheese.

[1][4] The filling can also be combined with other ingredients such as onions, peppers, celery stalks, raisins, cumin, and nutmeg.

[7] The pastechi reflects the diverse ethnic and culinary influences in Aruba, such as from Indonesia and the Netherlands.

[2][5] For instance, the dish can utilize sambal olek or Indonesian chili paste.