Pasteles en Hoja (Dominican Plantain Leaf Pockets)

My Dominican Kitchen

“Get into the holiday spirit with these pasteles en hoja. Learn how to make this delicious and affordable dish. It's easier to make than you think!”

-My Dominican Kitchen

Plantains

Key Ingredient

THE RECIPE

– vegetable oil – annatto/achiote seeds – large green plantains – white yautia, peeled – auyama (kabocha squash) – adobo seasoning – sofrito mix (cilantro, garlic, onion, cubanelle peppers) – plantain leaves (sold frozen at the grocery store) – parchment paper – Kitchen Twine (Cooking String) – cooked picadillo, for the filling

Ingredients

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SERVINGS

COURSE

Appetizer, Side Dish

TIME

1 Hour 45 Minutes

CUISINE

Caribbean, Dominican

12

Pasteles en Hoja (Dominican Plantain Leaf Pockets) Recipe

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1. In a small sauce pan, warm vegetable oil and annatto/achiote seeds for about 3-4 minutes to infuse oil with color and flavor. Set aside and let cool.

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2. Peel vegetables. Using the smallest side of a grater, grate all vegetables into a large bowl.

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3.  Add adobo seasoning, sofrito and 2 tablespoons of the annatto/achiote infused oil. Mix well.

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4.  Cut parchment paper into 10 X 10 inch pieces. Cut plantain leaves into 6 X 6 inch pieces approximately.

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5.  Place a piece of parchment paper at the bottom and a piece of plantain leaf on top.

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6. In the center of the piece of plantain leaf, spread 1 teaspoon of the annatto-infused oil. Then, place about 3 tablespoons of the masa and top with about 2 tablespoons of meat filling.

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7. Fold the bottom side of the parchment parper up to fold the mixture and cover the meat. Continue to roll vertically making the pocket tight. Fold the sides to completely close up the ends pocket. Using kitchen twine, tightly secure the pocket.

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8. In a large pot of water, boil pockets for 30-45 minutes. if cooking from frozen, boil the pockets for at least 1 hour.

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9.  Carefully, unwrap and serve warm with hot sauce and/or ketchup.

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Enjoy!

More Dominican Recipes:

Pollo Guisado Dominicano (Dominican Stewed Chicken)

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Chili

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