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Pasteles

  • Banana Bread
Pasteles

For Chef JJ Johnson, celebrating Noche Buena, or Christmas Eve, includes cooking pasteles with family.

Ingredients

  • 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