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Cooking Instructions

Follow these simple steps to prepare your Coqui Kitchen favorites.

 

Enjoy!

- Chef Ezra

Pasteles 1

Pasteles

​Instructions for Cooking Frozen Pasteles

​​1.  Prepare the Water

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  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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2.  Add the Pasteles

 

  • Carefully add the frozen pasteles in a single layer to the boiling water.

  • Alternative and preferred method is to place pasteles in a steamer basket over boiling water and cover the pot. 

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3.  Cooking

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  • Cook/steam the pasteles for approximately 30 minutes, or until they reach a firmness similar to a medium rare steak.

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4.  Serving

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  • Once cooked, carefully remove the pasteles from the water with tongs, unwrap them, and serve immediately. CAUTION: They will be extremely hot, so do these last steps without causing severe burns to your hands and fingers!​

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Enjoy!

Empanadillas Anchor

Empanadillas

Traditional Puerto Rican fritters are fried, but can indeed be baked as an alternative to frying. However, it's important to note that baking will result in a different texture and flavor, but are still delicious!

Baking Frozen Coquí Kitchen Empanadillas (Healthiest option!)

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  1. Preheat oven to 375-400°F.

  2. Place frozen empanadillas on a parchment-lined tray, spaced 1 inch apart.

  3. Optionally, brush with egg wash for a golden finish.

  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

  5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Frying Frozen Empanadas​

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  1. Preferred, healthiest, and for best results method is to fill a cast iron pan half way with tallow or quality avocado oil half way up in a cast iron pan, and heat oil to 350°F. 

  2. Fry empanadas for about 2 minutes, then flip them and  cook the other sides for  another two minutes. Flip them again for around another minute or two minutes on each side, and/or keep flipping until golden brown and crispy. The perfect Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

  3. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels before serving. Enjoy your perfect empanadillas!

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Enjoy!

Alcapurrias Anchor

Alcapurrias

Traditional Puerto Rican fritters are fried, but can indeed be baked as an alternative to frying. However, it's important to note that baking will result in a different texture and flavor, but are still delicious!

Frying Frozen Alcapurrias​

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  1. Fill a cast iron or thick stainless steel pan half way up with tallow or quality avocado oil. Heat to 350°F.

  2. Carefully place the alcapurrias in the hot oil, frying them in batches.

  3. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5-7 minutes per side.

  4. Remove from oil and drain on a wire rack and/or paper towels.

 

Baking Frozen Alcapurrias​

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  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to a high temperature, around 400°F.

  2. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Unwrap and place the alcapurrias on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or place on a baking sheet greased with extra virgin olive oil.

  3. Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown.

 

Serving​

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Serve the alcapurrias hot as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy them plain, with pique, ketchup-mayo, or other dipping sauce.

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Enjoy!

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