Hard
Trinidadian
Pastelles
Cornmeal pockets filled with meat or vegetables, a Christmas tradition.
75
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
45 min
Cook Time
75 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
2.00 cups
Cornmeal
1.00 lb
Ground beef
1.00 medium
Onion
chopped
2.00 tbsp
Green seasoning
chadon beni
0.25 cup
Raisins
8.00
Banana leaves
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Cook beef with onion and green seasoning.
15 minutes
2
Mix cornmeal with water to form dough.
3
Place beef mixture and raisins on banana leaves.
4
Wrap in leaves and steam for 30 minutes.
30 minutes
5
Serve warm.