Pastele Stew Plate Recipe
2 scoops rice, pastele stew, mac salad
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Ingredients
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Rice
Pastele Stew
Macaroni Salad
Method
Rice
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a pot.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Pastele Stew
- 3
- 4
Brown the Pork
Add the diced pork shoulder to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the grated green bananas, yautía, tomato sauce, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and bay leaves. Mix well to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Stew
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally until the pork is tender and flavors are combined.
Macaroni Salad
- 7
Cook the Macaroni
Boil a pot of salted water. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- 8
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, mayonnaise, grated carrot, green peas, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and creamy.
