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Pasteles Puertoriqueños
(Puerto Rican Tamales)
Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon salt
4 guineos or green bananas, peeled and halved (see note)
1 recipe hot Mojo (recipe follows)

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and add the salt. Add the prepared guineos and boil for 15 minutes, until very soft. Drain and put in a serving bowl. Pour the hot mojo over the steaming guineos so it sears a garlic crust. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Guineos are also referred to as “finger bananas” because of their shape and size. They are much smaller and creamier than their big cousin, the green plantain. Because these green bananas are so petite, they tend to be on the sweeter side. But like plantains, they must be cooked before eating.

To peel guineos, score the skin lengthwise and submerge them under boiling water for 20 minutes, or until the skin turns black. Drain the guineos and allow them to cool slightly. Carefully run your thumb up the slits and the skin should peel away easily. Cut as directed in the recipe.