Chef Isaac
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 40 Min
Servings: 4
Sopa de Pastele
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2 green bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
1 cup cubed, blanched potatoes
3 tbsp achiote oil (can use Loisa’s Organic Annatto Seeds to make the oil)
1 lb chicken thighs, cubed (you can also use pork)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ Cup chopped olives
4 cup chicken broth
White rice (for serving)
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In a food processor, blend together the green bananas, pumpkin, 2 tbsp achiote oil, 1 tbsp Sazón, 1 tbsp Adobo, salt and pepper to taste to create the “masa” of the pasteles. Set aside.
In a pot, heat up 1 tbsp of achiote oil on medium heat. Add in the chicken, minced garlic, diced onion, Recaito and Sofrito Rojo. Mix and let the chicken cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the chicken broth, potatoes, cumin, oregano, olives, 1 tbsp of Sazón, 1 tbsp of Adobo and pepper to taste.
Bring the broth to a boil on high heat. Then lower the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add in the masa to the pot. Mix and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium low.
Taste for salt and add some if needed.
Serve with some white rice on the side or enjoy on its own.
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Chef Isaac
Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 40 Min
Servings: 4
Directions
In a food processor, blend together the green bananas, pumpkin, 2 tbsp achiote oil, 1 tbsp Sazón, 1 tbsp Adobo, salt and pepper to taste to create the “masa” of the pasteles. Set aside.
In a pot, heat up 1 tbsp of achiote oil on medium heat. Add in the chicken, minced garlic, diced onion, Recaito and Sofrito Rojo. Mix and let the chicken cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the chicken broth, potatoes, cumin, oregano, olives, 1 tbsp of Sazón, 1 tbsp of Adobo and pepper to taste.
Bring the broth to a boil on high heat. Then lower the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
Add in the masa to the pot. Mix and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium low.
Taste for salt and add some if needed.
Serve with some white rice on the side or enjoy on its own.
Sopa de Pastele
Ingredients
2 green bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
1 cup cubed, blanched potatoes
3 tbsp achiote oil (can use Loisa’s Organic Annatto Seeds to make the oil)
1 lb chicken thighs, cubed (you can also use pork)
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ Cup chopped olives
4 cup chicken broth
White rice (for serving)