Pasteles (Puerto Rican Tamales) 

• Comes Filled with Pork, Chicken, Shrimp or Vegan (Chickpeas) !!
• Original One Dozen (12) Half Dozen (6)
• Banana Leaf
• Contains One (1) Olive

Puerto Rican Christmas Tradition! If you’ve ever had a Mexican tamale, you’re already familiar with the concept of a pasteles. However, pasteles masa are made with green bananas and plantains instead of corn. My signature mix is a green banana and plantain based masa. In addition to the green bananas, I add a small number of other roots that soften the paste.

Cooking Instructions:

• Add as much hot water as needed to almost submerge the pasteles. Cover with banana leaves (not necessary).
• Let the pasteles cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, adding water as needed, don't let the water dry out. 
• Recommended: do a taste test, needed to ensure that the pasteles are fully cooked.

• Turn the heat off and let the pasteles sit in the pot for for about an additional 20 minutes, so it cools down.
• Carefully remove pasteles with tongs.
• Transfer the pasteles to a serving dish and take off foil, parchment paper and banana leaf. Carefully open pasteles – it releases hot steam as you open.
• Serve warm.

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