In Puerto Rico, the holiday season begins early with joyous celebrations filled with food and music. At the heart of these festivities is pasteles, a traditional dish of Puerto Rican cuisine that not only embodies the spirit of Christmas but also carries a rich cultural significance.

Made from a delicate blend of plantains, green bananas, and local tubers such as yautía and yucca, pasteles are wrapped in banana leaves, filled with spiced meat, and dyed golden brown with achiote oil before being boiled to perfection.

Preparing pasteles is a labor of love. That’s why families and friends often get together during the holidays to form a production chain in which each person participates in making these little bundles of joy. Beyond the island, Puerto Ricans celebrate “pasteladas” worldwide by coming together to enjoy this ancestral dish and reconnect with their cultural roots.

This holiday season, in partnership with Discover Puerto Rico and El Pretexto Culinary Farm Lodge, we invite you to experience the magic of “pasteladas”.

Let's make pasteles! Join this holiday season to experience the magic of preparing and enjoying this cherished Puerto Rican Christmas tradition; pasteles are a delicious blend of plantains, green bananas, and local root vegetables wrapped in banana leaves and filled with spiced meat. Families and friends unite to prepare these bundles of joy, celebrating the season together. In partnership with Discover Puerto Rico and El Pretexto Culinary Farm Lodge, Ágora invite you to connect with this rich cultural tradition and make pasteles with Chef Luis Cabrero. Don't miss out!