Pastelle (opened) Trinidadian pastelles are small meat-filled cornmeal pies stuffed with meat, fish or vegetables seasoned with fresh herbs and flavored with raisins, olives and capers wrapped …

Oct 28, 2025 · This 4-step recipe for Puerto Rican pasteles is a traditional Christmas-time treat of meat- and green plantains-stuffed pastries similar to a tamale.

Dec 17, 2016 · This pastelle recipe has a wonderful balance of flavors—sweet, savory, spicy (optional), and a hint of salty from the olives and capers. If you don’t like raisins, olive or …

Puerto Rican Pasteles Puerto Rican Pasteles, Recipes, Facts & Puerto Rican Pastele Machines For many Puerto Rican families, the quintessential holiday season dish is Pasteles, which …

Oct 22, 2015 · A one-pan dish, this delicious Trinidad pastelle pie is the easier, oven-baked version of the traditional favorite. Made with cornmeal, minced meat, olives, and capers, it’s …

Nov 2, 2024 · Using banana leaves an earthy flavor that enhances the overall taste of the pastelle. Before using the leaves, you must soften them by passing them over an open flame …

Using an 8-inch pastelle/tortilla press, place a 16-inch-long piece of foil on the bottom of the press. Place a banana leaf on the foil and lightly coat with vegetable oil.

Nov 29, 2008 · The other popular pastelle we make in Trinidad is the flour pastelle you could check out that one as well. I also have a gluten free pastelle, cassava pastelle you might also …

Jan 3, 2021 · Trinidad Pastelle is a delightful dish featuring a savory cornmeal pie filled with seasoned meat, fish, or vegetables, all wrapped in banana leaves. This traditional Caribbean …

Sep 12, 2012 · Very similar to recipes made in Venezuela and Latin America, our pastelle is a true refection of the diverse culture we proudly claim in Trinbago. As there are many variations …