
By thespruceeats
Puerto Rican Pasteles
Instructions
Prep:1hCook:1h
This 4-step recipe for Puerto Rican pasteles is a traditional Christmas-time treat of meat- and green plantains-stuffed pastries similar to a tamale.
Updated at: Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:40:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories588.6 kcal (29%)
Total Fat16.8 g (24%)
Carbs89.7 g (34%)
Sugars12.6 g (14%)
Protein18.7 g (37%)
Sodium1591.5 mg (80%)
Fiber9.5 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings

2 poundspork shoulder
diced

2 tablespoonsolive oil

4sweet peppers
small, chopped

1onion
small, chopped

2 tablespoonsrecaito
Puerto Rican sofrito sauce

4cloves garlic
minced

1 tablespoonadobo seasoning

1 tablespoonground oregano

1bay leaf

4 poundsyautía
malanga, peeled

6green plantains
or substitute yautía and plantains with yuca

1clove garlic
minced

2 tablespoonsrecaito

1 tablespoonsalt

1 teaspoonachiote oil
or more to reach desired consistency

1 tablespoonachiote oil

20banana leaves
10-by-5-inch

20parchment paper
8-by-4-inch rectangles

20kitchen string
18-inch pieces

salt
for boiling water
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