Parchment paper is only applied if the pastele is boiled or steamed. Once made, pasteles can either be cooked in boiling water, steamed, barbecued (smoked or slow grilling), or frozen for later use. Because they are so labor-intensive, families often make anywhere from 50 to 200 or more at a time, especially around the holiday season.
Parchment paper is only used when pasteles are cooked by boiling or steaming. After being prepared, they can be cooked in various ways, including boiling, steaming, barbecuing (smoking or slow grilling), or freezing for later use. Due to their labor-intensive nature, families often prepare 50 to 200 or more at a time, especially around the holidays.