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Pastel Al Horno (Baked Pastele Casserole)

Demonstrated by: Laura and Julie Robley.
Puerto Rican Recipes on June 1, 1998.

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Ingredients:

Pastel Al Horno (Baked Pastele Casserole)

  • 15 to 20 green Chinese bananas (about 6 cups grated)
  • 3/4 cup achiote oil
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb pork, diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 bunches green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 bunches Chinese parsley, chopped
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 to 6 Hawaiian red peppers, ground
  • 1 can (8 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained
  • 4 ti leaves

Directions:

  1. Soak bananas in hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel bananas and finely grate into a bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of the achiote oil and 3 teaspoons of the salt; mix well.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a food processor, or with a mortar and pestle, process or grind garlic, oregano, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
  6. In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the remaining achiote oil.
  7. Add pork and brown with the garlic mixture.
  8. Add onion, green onions, and parsley; cook for a few minutes.
  9. Stir in tomato sauce, red peppers, and olives; cover and simmer for one hour.
  10. Preheat electric oven to 450°F.
  11. Oil a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of achiote oil.
  12. Combine banana and pork mixtures; put in prepared pan.
  13. Cover with ti leaves.
  14. Seal pan with heavy foil.
  15. Place pan into larger pan filled with water to a depth of 1-inch.
  16. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Makes 12 servings.

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