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The Best Recipe For Puerto Rican Pasteles

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Description

Puerto Rican pasteles are a delicious traditional holiday dish made from a mixture of grated root vegetables, meat, and spices, wrapped in a banana leaf and boiled. They are a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort.

Prep Time

Preparation of pasteles is a time-consuming process. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to prepare the ingredients, and then another hour or so to assemble and cook the pasteles.

Cook Time

The cooking time for pasteles is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. yautia (taro root)
  • 2 lbs. green bananas
  • 1 lb. yuca (cassava root)
  • 2 tbsp. achiote oil
  • 2 tbsp. sofrito
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 lbs. pork shoulder, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 2 tbsp. raisins
  • 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • 20 banana leaves, cut into 12-inch squares

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Food processor
  • Large pot
  • String or twine

Method

  1. Peel and grate the yautia, green bananas, and yuca.
  2. In a large pot, heat the achiote oil and sofrito over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the pork shoulder and tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the olives, capers, raisins, and cilantro and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Add the grated vegetables and salt to the pot and stir well to combine.
  6. Take a banana leaf square and place 1/4 cup of the mixture in the center.
  7. Fold the leaf over the mixture and wrap it tightly, using string to tie the ends together.
  8. Place the wrapped pasteles in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 1 hour.
  9. Remove from the pot and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  10. Unwrap and enjoy!

Notes

  • It is recommended to use gloves when handling the achiote oil, as it can stain your hands.
  • If you can't find banana leaves, you can use parchment paper instead.
  • These pasteles can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 pastel
Calories: 400
Total fat: 16g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 620mg
Total carbohydrate: 45g
Dietary fiber: 6g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 21g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to grate the vegetables finely, as this will make it easier to wrap the pasteles.
  • If you don't eat pork, you can use chicken or beef instead.
  • You can adjust the seasoning to your liking. Some people like to add more cilantro or garlic, for example.
  • It's important to tie the pasteles tightly with string so that they don't come apart while cooking.

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