Puerto rican pastels are not made using cornmeal dough. It is made from a blend of green banana , Yautía Linda, and pumpkin. You blend it up and add achiote oil (Also known as annatto oil, made from the seed and olive oil on a very low fame until the colour is extracted and cooled before using. If you put the flame any higher you risk burning the seed, and makeming the oil bitter rendering it useless). You would use this oil both in the dough and on the banana leaf to previous sticking during the cooking process, as the dough is not really the consistency you would know a dough to be. It's more like a paste, so no press necessary. Everything else is as follows minus the raisins.
@@TasteofTrini oh yes I am absolutely going to try it probably this Friday coming… I just gotta pick up a few more ingredients and I’ll be all set… You and your family have a happy holiday 🎅 🎄
Thank you so much for the video....I am able to pass down the tradition to my grandson.....this recipe is the closest to my Auntie's (Yvonne Miller) ....she made the best.... unfortunately the recipes were lost and yours is the closest to what she did...Thank God I used to help her so I remember....by the way raisins is for good luck.😅❤
You are so welcome! I feel honored that my recipe is so similar to a traditional one in your family 🙏🏽 happy that I can help you preserve the culture 🩷
Your Pastelles look delicious that tip where you can season the cornmeal takes it up ❤️🎄🎄Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year 2023 🎄🎄❤️❤️🙏cheers from Orlando
Looks delicious Reshmi. My kids love pastelles. I will give your recipe a try. If I want to make the pastelles in advance and freeze, is it best to make them cooked or uncookeed? I prefer to steam the pastelles, so based on the method chosen, when I thaw them how long should I steam them for? Could a bamboo steamer work? Also along with the fig leaf which alumnium foil is best to use? I noticed the foil gets discoloured after steaming
Thank you! I suggest only cooking them when you're ready to eat. Make them, freeze and them steam when you're ready to eat. Yes a bamboo steamer will work and 1 hour should be sufficient. I use the Kirkland Brand or Reynolds but I think once it sits in the heat for a while they all get discolored. Since you're steaming and not boiling, you can omit the foil altogether
About to try my hand at making Trini pastelles for the first time, I’ve watched several videos on how to make these and I’ve decided that this is the recipe I’m going with… I’ll have to improvise a little here and there as I’m in the uk but I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you 🇹🇹🫶🏽
It is called that in the UK and I've seen it in the US too. Corn flour is NOT cornmeal though. Only in Trinidad people call it corn flour. I do my research before posting 🙂
Puerto rican pastels are not made using cornmeal dough. It is made from a blend of green banana , Yautía Linda, and pumpkin. You blend it up and add achiote oil (Also known as annatto oil, made from the seed and olive oil on a very low fame until the colour is extracted and cooled before using. If you put the flame any higher you risk burning the seed, and makeming the oil bitter rendering it useless). You would use this oil both in the dough and on the banana leaf to previous sticking during the cooking process, as the dough is not really the consistency you would know a dough to be. It's more like a paste, so no press necessary. Everything else is as follows minus the raisins.
Similar concept though
Ooooooo😮
@@esotericbreed6770 that's right
we know... she said its "similar" not the same a tricky concept in english.
@@esotericbreed6770 do you not know the meaning of the word similar ?
So I love Pastels, my Mom made it for years with us but I especially like how you seasoned your corn meal. Thank you 😊 for sharing.
Thank you!! Hope you try out the recipe! Happy Holidays to you and your family 🙏🏽🎄
@@TasteofTrini oh yes I am absolutely going to try it probably this Friday coming… I just gotta pick up a few more ingredients and I’ll be all set…
You and your family have a happy holiday 🎅 🎄
I love pastelle too! They are my all-time Christmas dish. Thanks for the recipes!
Looks amazing I learned allot watching your videos thanks for sharing
Awww I'm so happy to hear that ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for a very comprehensive instructional video superbly done.God bless
Great recipe
Thank you so much for the video....I am able to pass down the tradition to my grandson.....this recipe is the closest to my Auntie's (Yvonne Miller) ....she made the best.... unfortunately the recipes were lost and yours is the closest to what she did...Thank God I used to help her so I remember....by the way raisins is for good luck.😅❤
You are so welcome! I feel honored that my recipe is so similar to a traditional one in your family 🙏🏽 happy that I can help you preserve the culture 🩷
Very delicious recipe
Wow! I sorry I missed your live, wasn't too well around this time of the year. Pastelle on point. All the best for the new year. Blessings and love.
Thank you for this...i was looking for a pastelle recipe! I'm going to try this for the holiday's
Pastelles are my favorite really great recipe sis
Thanks bro!
Great method,looks tasty,got to try it this Christmas
Thanks resh definitely trying pastelles this Christmas ❤
You're welcome!! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Thanks. Very helpful and informative.
So glad it's helpful! Thanks for watching!
A true favorite at Christmas time with swiss ketchup and chow chow (Doh judge the mixture), it does go down rel good.
I never had it with ketchup but it's worth a try 🙂
It is very helpful
hi reshmi blessing to a nd your lovely family these pastelle looks ah amazing thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipes 👍👍👍👍💜💚💙💖❤️
Hi can you do a flour pastelle recipe this year?
@@pkmntrainerbrown9218 yes i also want a flour recipe
Oh my I left TT, it was not as popular over 50 plus yrs, wish u were in O-town I wud place an order w/u, minus the raisins to😊HH
Love this
Well done Thanks for sharing, happy holidays
Thank you so much! Happy holidays!
awesome recipe - what if you can't get banana leaves, can you use something else to wrap them in?
@@sharonc438 , I just use foil.
Who puts green seasoning and Pimento in the pastelle dough?
@@partylap Why not? Because it's not tradition?
Me
Your Pastelles look delicious that tip where you can season the cornmeal takes it up ❤️🎄🎄Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and Blessings for the New Year 2023 🎄🎄❤️❤️🙏cheers from Orlando
Hi Reshmi that’s looking good my son wants pastel so I’ll have to make for him because I’m making paime to you and your family happy holidays bye.
Hi! Such a good mommy 🙂 Happy holidays to you and your family ❤️
Thanks fir the tutoriol
Looks delicious Reshmi. My kids love pastelles. I will give your recipe a try. If I want to make the pastelles in advance and freeze, is it best to make them cooked or uncookeed? I prefer to steam the pastelles, so based on the method chosen, when I thaw them how long should I steam them for? Could a bamboo steamer work? Also along with the fig leaf which alumnium foil is best to use? I noticed the foil gets discoloured after steaming
Thank you! I suggest only cooking them when you're ready to eat. Make them, freeze and them steam when you're ready to eat. Yes a bamboo steamer will work and 1 hour should be sufficient.
I use the Kirkland Brand or Reynolds but I think once it sits in the heat for a while they all get discolored. Since you're steaming and not boiling, you can omit the foil altogether
@@TasteofTrini Thank you
@@TasteofTrini Great video...inspired to try. I've never seen the parchment paper method before, does the paper stay intact during steaming?
Didn't see u put Olives or capers 🤔
Did you watch the entire video?
It's at 5:30
You made this look so easy 😢 gonna give it a try next week wish me luck😊 how many pastels did this measurement make?
Hi!! You'll do great! This made 1 dozen pastelles.
@@TasteofTrini thanks 😊
Whats the utensil u pressed the cornmeal with ?
Pastelle/Tortilla Press
So you boil first then freeze??
Hey, no I usually freeze first and then steam I'm ready to eat.
@@TasteofTrini thank you
Has anyone ever tried the baking method?
About to try my hand at making Trini pastelles for the first time, I’ve watched several videos on how to make these and I’ve decided that this is the recipe I’m going with… I’ll have to improvise a little here and there as I’m in the uk but I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you 🇹🇹🫶🏽
Yayy! Happy pastelle making! 🩷
Do you know how to make flour pastelles?@@TasteofTrini
Nice!! ❤❤. How long do you steam them for in the instant pot?
Hi! You can use the steam setting and do it for 45 minutes but I use the pressure cook setting for 15 minutes and 20 minutes if it's frozen
Corn flour is not the same as corn starch
It is called that in the UK and I've seen it in the US too. Corn flour is NOT cornmeal though. Only in Trinidad people call it corn flour. I do my research before posting 🙂