For Chef JJ Johnson, celebrating Noche Buena, or Christmas Eve, includes cooking pasteles with family.
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup chicken stock or water
1/2 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1/2 cup drained pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 (0.25-ounce) package sazón with coriander and annatto (such as Goya) (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups water
2 cups peeled and chopped yuca
1 cup peeled and chopped kabocha squash
2 ripe, sweet plantains, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 green plantains, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large Spanish or white onion, quartered
4 sweet green Dominican or cubanelle peppers, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (3 cups)
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 (0.25-ounce) package sazón with coriander and annatto (such as Goya) (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Parchment paper, cut into 16 (12-inch) squares
Banana leaves (from 1 [1-pound] package), thawed if frozen, washed, and cut into 16 (12-inch) squares
Butcher’s twine or kitchen string
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