Reheating Instructions

We are certified food handlers and take food safety very serious. For safety and ease of transport, all food is sold frozen. After buying, food should be immediately placed in a cooler or refrigerator to maintain temperature. Do not thaw before reheating. Cooking times will vary depending on microwave.

Pasteles:

                 Steamer: steam for approx. 20 minutes or until hot. 

                 Microwave: heat up 1 at a time. Run pastele under cold water for 30 seconds to make removal of foil easier. Remove foil and place on a microwave safe plate.  Important: set power to 50% or medium. Heat up for 3-5 minutes or until hot. Do not overheat. Overheating will change the texture of the pasteles. Placing a wet napkin on the pastele before microwaving will help keep it moist.

Gandule Rice:

                            Microwave: remove rice from bag and place on a microwave safe dish. Heat up rice for 3 minutes. Stir rice. Heat up for additional 2-4 minutes or until hot.

Panadijas:

                    Microwave: Do not thaw. Heat up 1 at a time. Place frozen panadija on a microwave safe plate, uncovered. Important: Set power to 50% or medium. Heat up Panadija for 5 minutes or until hot.