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Pastele gets turned into a delicious stew. My family enjoyed this until it was gone, which does not happen often!
3-4 pounds pork butt, cut in cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
2 onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 bundles cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4-6 Hawaiian chili peppers
3 cups water
1 small can tomato paste
1 can pitted whole olives
8 green bananas (I used four and it was PLENTY)
Achiote oil
1 cup vegetable oil
Achiote seeds
For "Masa": First, slice the skin of the green bananas all the way down on each side lengthwise, then soak green bananas in really hot water for five to 10 minutes. This makes removing the skin very easy. Peel bananas and grate (using fine grater) into a bowl. Set aside.
For Achiote Oil: Heat vegetable oil in an old pot and add achiote seeds. Cook for 5-10 minutes and remove from heat. Keep oil in pot and allow to cool. You can store oil for later use in a glass jar. Use extreme caution when working with achiote oil, as it will stain.
For Stew: Cut meat into cubes and chop onions, bell peppers, cilantro, chili peppers and garlic. Cook pork with oil in a large pot, adding salt and pepper. Add cumin and oregano. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, chili peppers and cilantro to pot and cook for 30 minutes. Add 3 cups water and cook another 45 minutes.
Taste and add additional salt, pepper and seasonings, if necessary. Add tomato paste and cook another 30 minutes. Add half of the achiote oil to the stew, stir well, then add remaining oil. Add olives and green banana (masa) one large spoon at a time, slowly, until desired thickness is achieved.
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