Pastele Stew (Instant Pot Recipe)

Ingredients

  • Banana mixture:
  • 3 tablespoons Achiote Oil (made with achiote seeds and vegetable oil)
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 lbs. pork belly, cut into small bite pieces
  • Cilantro (chopped)
  • Sazon Goya Seasoning (2 packets)
  • Tomato Paste, 1 small can
  • Tomato Sauce, 2 small cans
  • Water, 2 cups
  • Whole pitted olives, 2 cans, drained
  • Mix the following and mash, mixing thoroughly, set aside
  • Plantain Banana, 1 Large or 2 medium (peeled and grated)
  • 3 tablespoons Achiote Oil

Preparation

Step 1

Press “sauté” and add 3 tablespoons achiote oil. Add onions and sauté until semi translucent (3-5 minutes). Add garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add in rest of ingredients except for olives and bananas. Saute for 5 minutes and stir few times so meat cooks evenly and ingredients mix well. Then, close lid, secure, make sure vent is closed, and press meat/stew for 40 minutes.

When pot beeps, QR and remove lid. Press “sauté” and add in banana mixture and olives. Stir stew occasionally. Cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with more cilantro and serve over rice.