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How To Make Puerto Rican Pasteles Recipe

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Description

Puerto Rican pasteles are a traditional dish made during the holiday season. They are similar to tamales, but instead of using corn masa, they are made with grated yucca, plantains, and green bananas. The filling can vary, but typically consists of pork, chicken, or beef seasoned with sofrito, a blend of herbs and spices.

Prep Time

The prep time for Puerto Rican pasteles is approximately 2 hours.

Cook Time

The cook time for Puerto Rican pasteles is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. yucca
  • 3 green plantains
  • 10 green bananas
  • 2 lbs. pork shoulder, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup sofrito
  • 2 tbsp. adobo seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • banana leaves (optional)

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Food processor
  • Large pot
  • Banana leaves (optional)
  • String

Method

  1. Peel and grate the yucca, plantains, and green bananas.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the grated yucca, plantains, and green bananas together.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the pork, sofrito, adobo seasoning, oregano, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the pork mixture and mix well.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  6. Add the pork mixture to the pot and cook for 15 minutes or until the pork is browned.
  7. Remove the pork from the pot and set it aside.
  8. Take a banana leaf and cut it into 12-inch squares.
  9. Place a spoonful of the yucca mixture on the banana leaf and spread it out.
  10. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture on top of the yucca mixture.
  11. Wrap the banana leaf around the filling and tie it with string.
  12. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
  13. Place the pasteles in a large pot of boiling water.
  14. Cook for 1 hour or until the pasteles are cooked through.
  15. Remove the pasteles from the water and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If you can't find banana leaves, you can use parchment paper instead. Make sure to cut the parchment paper into 12-inch squares.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of Puerto Rican pasteles contains approximately:
  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 22g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 5g

Recipe Tips

  • To save time, you can use pre-made sofrito.
  • If you don't eat pork, you can substitute it with chicken or beef.
  • You can freeze the pasteles for later use.
  • When reheating the pasteles, you can steam them or microwave them.
  • For added flavor, you can add olives or raisins to the filling.

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