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Pastel is a savory or sweet pastry, often filled with meat, cheese, or other ingredients and either fried or baked, commonly found in Latin American cuisine.

Yes, you can bake pastel in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Reheat pastel in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes or in an air fryer for 5-7 minutes to regain crispiness.

Common fillings include seasoned ground beef, chicken, cheese, ham, vegetables, and sometimes sweet fillings like guava and cheese.

Drain the cooked pastel on paper towels immediately after frying and avoid overfilling with moist ingredients.

Traditional wheat-based pastel is not gluten-free, but you can find or make pastel using gluten-free dough options.

Yes, you can assemble pastel and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before cooking.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

Frozen pastel is typically fried straight from the freezer in hot oil at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, usually 4-6 minutes.

Cooked pastel can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Yes, cooked pastel can be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat directly from frozen in the oven for best results.

Pastel is usually made with thin, crisp dough such as wheat-based or yucca-based pastry, depending on the regional recipe.

Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil.

Pastel pairs well with hot sauce, salsa, chimichurri, or a mild garlic sauce.

Yes, air fry at 370°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning once.

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