Cassava Pockets - Cassava Pasteles - Dominican Style Tamales
Recipes in this Video
Originating from the Dominican Republic, Cassava Pockets are a beloved street food that showcases the versatility of cassava, a starchy root vegetable. Traditionally filled with cheese and meat, these pockets are a delicious blend of flavors and textures, often enjoyed as a snack or light meal. In modern variations, they can be filled with vegetables or beans, making them a favorite among diverse diets.
Ingredients
- ●cassava
- ●cheese
- ●ground meat
- ●onion
- ●garlic
- ●bell pepper
- ●cilantro
- ●salt
- ●black pepper
- ●olive oil
- ●lime juice
- ●egg
- ●bread crumbs
- ●cooking oil
Instructions
- 1Peel and chop cassava into chunks.
- 2Boil cassava in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3Drain and mash cassava until smooth.
- 4Mix in cheese, ground meat, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
- 5Add lime juice and mix until well combined.
- 6Form the mixture into small pockets or patties.
- 7Coat each pocket in bread crumbs for a crispy texture.
- 8Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 9Fry the pockets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 10Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
- 11Serve hot with a side of dipping sauce or salsa.
Ingredient Alternatives
cheese
Healthier: nutritional yeast
Cheaper: cottage cheese
Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.
ground meat
Healthier: ground turkey
Cheaper: canned beans
Canned beans are a cost-effective protein alternative.
olive oil
Healthier: avocado oil
Cheaper: vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is often less expensive and can be used for frying.
egg
Healthier: flaxseed meal
Cheaper: aquafaba
Aquafaba can bind ingredients without the cost of eggs.
Techniques
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Ingredients
- ●2 cups masa harina
- ●1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp baking powder
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1 cup cooked and shredded meat (pork, chicken, or beef)
- ●1/2 cup diced potatoes
- ●1/2 cup diced carrots
- ●1/2 cup green olives
- ●1/4 cup capers
- ●banana leaves (for wrapping)
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, mix masa harina, salt, and baking powder.
- 2In a separate bowl, beat the vegetable shortening until fluffy.
- 3Gradually add the masa mixture to the shortening, alternating with chicken broth, until a smooth dough forms.
- 4Prepare the filling by mixing the cooked meat, potatoes, carrots, olives, and capers in a bowl.
- 5Cut banana leaves into squares and soften them by passing them over an open flame or steaming them.
- 6Take a portion of the masa dough and flatten it on a banana leaf square.
- 7Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the dough and fold the banana leaf over to enclose the filling.
- 8Repeat the process until all dough and filling are used.
- 9Place the wrapped pasteles in a large pot with boiling water and steam for about 1 hour.
- 10Remove from the pot and let cool slightly before unwrapping.
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