It's hard to give a definitive list, as pasties and turnovers are a global phenomenon with regional variations! However, here's a breakdown based on fillings and regions:
Savory Pasties & Turnovers:
* Classic British Pasty: Usually filled with beef, potatoes, onion, and swede (rutabaga), with a distinctive D-shaped crust.
* Cornish Pasty: A smaller, hand-held version of the British pasty, often with a crimped edge.
* South African Pasty: Filled with minced beef, vegetables, and curry spices.
* Mexican Empanada: Filled with a variety of savory options like ground beef, chicken, cheese, vegetables, and spices.
* Indian Samosa: Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and lentils.
* Peruvian Empanada: Often filled with spicy meat, cheese, or seafood.
* Russian Pirozhki: Small, savory pastries filled with meats, vegetables, or cheese.
* Polish Pierogi: Dumplings filled with savory or sweet fillings, often served with butter or sour cream.
* Italian Calzone: A folded pizza dough stuffed with cheese, meats, and vegetables.
* French Galette: Savory tart with a thin crust, often filled with vegetables and cheeses.
Sweet Pasties & Turnovers:
* Apple Turnover: A classic sweet pastry filled with apples, cinnamon, and often sugar.
* Fruit Turnovers: Filled with various fruits like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries.
* Cream Cheese Turnover: Filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture.
* Cinnamon Roll Turnover: Filled with cinnamon roll filling.
* Danish Pastry: Flaky dough filled with various sweet fillings, including fruit, custard, and cheese.
* Indian Gulab Jamun: Deep-fried dough balls soaked in sugar syrup.
* Dutch Appeltaart: An apple pie with a lattice crust.
* Chinese Mooncake: A traditional mooncake filled with sweet bean paste, nuts, or fruits.
This is just a sampling of the wide variety of pasties and turnovers found around the world. The fillings, shapes, and preparations vary greatly, reflecting local tastes and culinary traditions.
Do you have any specific types of pasties or turnovers you're interested in learning more about? I can help you explore their history, ingredients, and regional variations.
