Pastel Puertorriqueno Recipe

Name: Pastel Puertorriqueno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red pepper, cut into large dice; 1/2 onion, cut into large dice; 1 tomato, cut into large dice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound malanga, cut into large dice; 1/2 pound green banana, cut into large dice; 1/4 cup milk; 1/6 cup cornstarch; Salt and pepper; 3 ounces fresh cracked olives; 1/8 cup raisins; 1 pound high quality smoked ham, diced into medium pieces; Banana leaves

Servings: persons

1 red pepper, cut into large dice
1/2 onion, cut into large dice
1 tomato, cut into large dice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound malanga, cut into large dice
1/2 pound green banana, cut into large dice
1/4 cup milk
1/6 cup cornstarch
Salt and pepper
3 ounces fresh cracked olives
1/8 cup raisins
1 pound high quality smoked ham, diced into medium pieces
Banana leaves

1
Saute peppers, onion, and tomato in olive oil until soft, then add in tomato paste, cilantro, and garlic to make a sofrito.
2
Cook until soft and caramelized, at least 10 minutes.
3
In food processor, grind the malanga and bananas with the milk, and then add the sofrito.
4
Continue to grind until very smooth.
5
Add cornstarch and mix until fully incorporated.
6
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
7
Cut banana leaves into 4 (8 by 11-inch) pieces.
8
Place a spoonful of this mixture into the middle of the banana leaf and then divide the olives, raisins, and ham into equal parts and place these on top of the pasteles.
9
Wrap like an envelope and tie with a string.
10
Boil for 45 minutes.

566

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red pepper, cut into large dice, 1/2 onion, cut into large dice, 1 tomato, cut into large dice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pastel Puertorriqueno falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pastel Puertorriqueno

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Variations & substitutions

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