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Pasteles (Spanish pronunciation: [pasˈteles]; singular pastel) are a traditional dish in several Latin American countries. In Puerto Rico the Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago the Caribbean coast of Colombia and Panama it is similar to a tamale. In Central American cuisine it more closely resembles a British pasty or an Italian calzone. In other Spanish-speaking countries pastel means pastry. In Hawaii they are called pateles as discussed below.
