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Pasteles are a traditional Latin American dish, typically made with a dough of grated green bananas or plantains, filled with meat or other ingredients, and wrapped in banana leaves before being boiled.

Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat by boiling them in their banana leaf wrapping for 20–30 minutes, or microwaving for 3–4 minutes after removing the leaf.

No, banana leaves are used only for wrapping and cooking; remove them before eating.

It can take several hours, as the process is labor-intensive, involving dough preparation, filling, assembly, and wrapping.

Yes, remove the banana leaf, cover the pastel with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 3–4 minutes.

Generally, 1 to 2 pasteles per person is a good serving size.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the frozen pasteles (still in their banana leaf wrapping), reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 to 1.5 hours until fully heated through.

Yes, you can wrap uncooked or cooked pasteles in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze them for up to 3 months.

Fillings often include stewed pork, beef, chicken, chickpeas, or a mix of vegetables, depending on preference and tradition.

Yes, traditional pasteles dough is made from root vegetables or plantains, making them naturally gluten-free.

They are typically served with rice, pigeon peas, salad, or hot sauce.

They are ready when the dough is firm and the filling is hot all the way through.

Yes, substitute the meat filling with vegetables, beans, or tofu.

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