10th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest

the 10th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest
Saturday Nov. 16, 2024

el Barrio Artspace
215 E 99th Street New York NY 10029
bet. 3rd and 2nd Ave
FREE ADMISSION

The 10th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest’s Program 2-9 pm

12-12:30 Contestants Sign-in Pasteles Drop-off. One minute after 12:30 you will be a disqualification

1:30- 1:45 pm Judges arrive for voting instructions

2 pm Doors open for the public

2:30-3:00  Welcoming remarks, Judges’ Public Introduction, and Honor walk to the Judges’ Tables for the Traditional Pasteles segment.

3:05-4:05 pm The Traditional Pasteles judging begins

4:10-4:30 pm Awardees Presentation

4:35-4:55 pm Judges Introduction and Honor Walk for the Multicultural Pasteles segment.

5-5:30 pm Vegan Pasteles Judging

5-6 pm Judging period and a Singer performance during.

6:15 – 6:45 pm Winners announced awards presented, and photo shoots.

7-7:45 Entertainer(s)

7:50-9 p.m. Continue music and dancing.

9 pm End the day’s Celebration.

Note: Music and dancing will be ongoing during judging…

Puerto Rican pasteles are a holiday tradition that brings families together: 

  • Preparation: The labor-intensive process of making pasteles requires multiple steps and an assembly line approach. Each family member is usually assigned a task, such as grating, mixing, stuffing, or wrapping.
  • Memories: Making pasteles is a time for family to connect, laugh, and share jokes. 
  • Gift-like experience: Unwrapping a pastel is similar to unwrapping a gift. 
  • Special occasion: Pasteles are a classic tradition for holidays and special occasions.
  • Family recipes: Each Puerto Rican family has their own recipe for the masa and filling.
  • Variations: There are many variations on the dish, including using yuca instead of green plantain. 
  • Serving: Pasteles can be served on their own or with sides like rice and beans, escabeche, or roasted pork. They can also be topped with a dollop of hot sauce or ketchup.
  • Freezing: Pasteles can be frozen to eat later, up to the start of Lent. 

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