Pasteles (Puerto Rican Tamales)

Pasteles (Puerto Rican Tamales)  Order will arrive before holiday if order is placed by: Thanksgiving  Order Deadline 11/15/25 Christmas Order Deadline 12/15/25 New Year Order Deadline 12/23/25 Contains Your Choice Of: Pork, Chicken, Shrimp or Vegan (Chickpeas) !! Options: One Dozen (12) Half Dozen (6) Banana Leaf Contains Protein, One (1) Olive & Roasted Pepper Puerto Rican Holiday Tradition! If you’ve ever had a Mexican tamale, you’re already familiar with the concept of a pasteles. However, pasteles masa are made with green bananas and plantains instead of corn. My signature mix is a green banana and plantain based masa. In addition to the green bananas, I add a small number of other roots to soften the paste. Cooking Instructions: Add as much hot water as needed to almost submerge the pasteles. Cover with banana leaves (not necessary). Let the pasteles cook for about 45 minutes to an hour, adding water as needed, don't let the water dry out.  Recommended: do a taste te