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
2:30-3:00Â Â 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:Â
- 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.Â
- Gift-like experience:Â Unwrapping a pastel is similar to unwrapping a gift.Â
- Special occasion:Â 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:Â There are many variations on the dish, including using yuca instead of green plantain.Â
- 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:Â Pasteles can be frozen to eat later, up to the start of Lent.Â