Traditionally, pasteles were fully wrapped in banana or plantain leaves before being wrapped in parchment paper or foil. Today, many cooks use a piece or strip of banana leaf to give each pastel the nutty flavor of the leaf. Serve them with a side of hot sauce or ketchup.
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Prep Time 1 hr. Cook Time 1 hr. Make the Pork Filling Gather the ingredients. Tip How to Cook Frozen Pasteles: When ready to cook, place the frozen pasteles in a pot of boiling water directly from the freezer. Cook for an hour, until tender. Pasteles keep well in the freezer for up to four months, so always label the freezer bags with the date when they were made. What's the Difference Between Pasteles and Tamales?
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Cut the banana leaves into 12 x inch squares and wash the banana leaves under warm running water. Working in batches microwave the banana leaves for 1.
Stack the pastels paper and banana leaves, alternating them starting with the pastel paper. Spread 1 tsp of achiote oil on the banana leaf. Place 2 tablespoons of filling down the center and top with pimentos if you like. Using the banana leaf fold the masa over the filling. Bring the leaf ends together.
Fold over twice to create a tight seal. Tuck the ends under, if the banana leaf splits a little don't stress we are going to fold it again in the paper.
Do the same wrap and fold with the paper. If you use only pastel paper I recommend double wrapping. Tie the pastel with butchers twine like a present. At this point, you can boil them right away, or you can freeze them until ready to use.
When ready to cook bring a large pot of water to a boil, drop in pasteles and boil for 45 minutes for fresh and 1 hour for frozen. They can also be cooked in the pressure cooker for 30 minutes with 1 cup of water. Using a pair of tongs pick the pastel out of the water by the string and place on a paper towel. Cut the string and gently unwrap. Notes How to peel a plantain or green banana Recaito is a very important part of seasoning the masa.
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Is there any particular part of the pork that should be used for this recipe? Usualmente yo mondo los guineos bajo agua corriendo de la pluma. You can use pasteles or tamale paper. I believe it can be purchased online.
Totally agree!! If I want to make how many of each do I need???? This will give you an estimate on your quantity needs. Awww I feel your pain.
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