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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪32gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Pastelón de Jueyes

How to order / say it
Say it Pastelón de Jueyes — [pahs-teh-lon deh hoo-eh-yes]
Order Can I have the Pastelón de Jueyes, please?
Locally ¿Me puede dar el Pastelón de Jueyes, por favor?
Say locally

A casserole of seasoned crab layered with plantains.

Why try it?

Pastelón de Jueyes is a staple representing the bounty of Vieques's seafood. It celebrates the island's coastal richness, often found at family gatherings and celebrations.

How it tastes

The casserole offers a mix of sweet plantains and savory crab with herbs, creating a flavor harmony. It's both aromatic and rich, the plantain adding a sweet counterpoint to the crab’s briny taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

This dish dates back to the late 19th century when local fishermen used abundant crabs from the shores. The incorporation of plantain layers added a unique Vieques twist.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 300 g crab meat
  • 2 ripened plantains
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 🫒 100 ml vegetable oil

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions, garlic, and herbs until aromatic.
  2. 2 Add crab meat and cook until flavors meld.
  3. 3 Layer cooked crab between slices of fried plantains, then bake.

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