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Pastel de choclo
Cook onion until sweet, add beef, cumin, salt. Fold in olives, raisins and chopped boiled egg. Spread in a baking dish. Nestle chicken if using.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Pastel de choclo take?
1 hr 15 min all in โ 30 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Fresh corn โ Frozen kernels, well drained. Winter pastel. Still blister the top.
Any tips from this recipe?
A cast-iron skillet that went from hob to oven is the traditional look. Pebre on the side is allowed.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.