Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
How to Make Colombian Rice Pastels in ONLY 45 Minutes! (No Pre-Cooking)
Welcome to my kitchen! Today, I’m sharing my personal, homemade recipe for Colombian Rice Pastels (Pastel de Arroz).
While most people spend hours in the kitchen, I’m going to show you how to get that perfect, authentic flavor using chicken, cilantro, and fresh vegetables with only a 45-minute boil.
This method is fast, simple, and uses no pre-cooking. Everything goes into the leaf fresh and comes out delicious!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Chicken Thighs (cut into pieces)
White Rice
Carrots (sliced)
Peas
Tomato (diced)
Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Cooking Oil
Salt (to taste)
Banana Leaves (for wrapping)
Kitchen Twine/String
My Step-by-Step Method:
The Mix: In a large bowl, combine the raw rice, chicken pieces, tomato, peas, carrots, and cilantro.
Season: Add a generous amount of oil and salt. Mix thoroughly until the rice is well-coated.
The Wrap: Place them tightly into a secure pouch and tie firmly with string.
The Boil: Drop the pasteles into a pot of boiling water and cook for exactly 45 minutes.
Serve: Let them rest for a moment, unwrap, and enjoy the aroma!
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How to Make Colombian Rice Pastels in ONLY 45 Minutes! (No Pre-Cooking)
Welcome to my kitchen! Today, I’m sharing my personal, homemade recipe for Colombian Rice Pastels (Pastel de Arroz).
While most people spend hours in the kitchen, I’m going to show you how to get that perfect, authentic flavor using chicken, cilantro, and fresh vegetables with only a 45-minute boil.
This method is fast, simple, and uses no pre-cooking. Everything goes into the leaf fresh and comes out delicious!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Chicken Thighs (cut into pieces)
White Rice
Carrots (sliced)
Peas
Tomato (diced)
Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Cooking Oil
Salt (to taste)
Banana Leaves (for wrapping)
Kitchen Twine/String
My Step-by-Step Method:
The Mix: In a large bowl, combine the raw rice, chicken pieces, tomato, peas, carrots, and cilantro.
Season: Add a generous amount of oil and salt. Mix thoroughly until the rice is well-coated.
The Wrap: Place them tightly into a secure pouch and tie firmly with string.
The Boil: Drop the pasteles into a pot of boiling water and cook for exactly 45 minutes.
Serve: Let them rest for a moment, unwrap, and enjoy the aroma!
If you enjoyed this quick and easy way to make Pasteles, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button for more homemade Colombian recipes!
