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TRINIDAD CORNMEAL PASTELLE - SIMPLY TRINI COOKING



Trinidad Cornmeal Pastelle - Simply Trini Cooking image

Provided by Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Categories     Breads

Total Time 80 minutes

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 25

FILLING:
1 lb minced beef
2 onions (finely chopped)
1 bunch chive
1 bunch big leaf thyme
1 hot pepper to taste (finely chopped)
1 pimento pepper (finely chopped)
1 stalk celery
2 cloves garlic
20 leaves chadon beni
1 bunch fine leaf thyme
salt to taste
¼ cup roucou (or ketchup)
2 tbsp. capers (optional)
2 tbsp. raisins (optional)
8 olives chopped finely (optional)
DOUGH:
2 cups yellow cornmeal (Promasa)
3 cups lukewarm water
4 tbsp. vegetable oil or coconut oil
¼ lb butter (unsalted)
1¼ tsp salt
Wrapping:
2 -3 large fig (banana leaves)
Strings to tie

Steps:

  • Season the meat. Stew the seasoned meat for 15 minutes. Cook well, then add the roucou or ketchup. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine cornmeal, water, salt, and butter to make a soft pliable dough. Divide the dough into small balls (about 12). Cover with damp cloth to prevent drying.
  • Cut the fig leaves and strip them from the midrib. Singe the leaf over a low fire on the stove. Wipe clean.
  • Grind the green seasoning. Mince the meat again to make it smoother. Combine the seasoning and the meat and place back on the stove. Mix thoroughly and add salt to taste. Allow to cool.
  • Dip the ball in the oil. Place on an oiled fig leaf. Use a wooden press to help flatten out the dough. Spoon about 2 tbsp meat filling to the centre of the dough.
  • Fold the fig leaf and tie into a neat package using the string. Place in a pot of water and boil for 15-20 minutes. When cooked, drain the water.

TRINIDAD PASTELLES/PASTELES (TRINIDAD CHRISTMAS PASTELLES)



Trinidad Pastelles/Pasteles (Trinidad Christmas Pastelles) image

Provided by Cleo

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 45 minutes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 12, Calories []

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