PASTELóN
Pastelón is a layered Puerto Rican casserole of plantains, cheese and picadillo, a tomato-based ground beef mixture seasoned with onions, peppers, herbs and spices. The dish is often referred to as Puerto Rican lasagna, and to say there is only one real recipe for pastelón would be like saying there's only one true lasagna. Variations abound! Some cooks boil the plantains and make a mash with taro; others fry them until they're sweet and crisp. Nearly any mild, meltable cheese may be used, though there is debate over whether or not to add raisins. This recipe is adapted from from Natalia Vallejo, chef and owner of Cocina al Fondo in Santurce, Puerto Rico. She doesn't serve pastelón at her restaurant, but she grew up eating it. Her version includes fried plantains, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and raisins, because she says "Puerto Ricans like that sweet-and-salty mix."
Provided by Daniela Galarza
Categories dinner, casseroles, meat, vegetables, main course
Time 2h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Prepare the plantains: Line a sheet pan with paper towels; set aside. Cut off the ends of each plantain. With the tip of a knife, score plantains lengthwise and peel off the skin. Using a serrated knife or chef's knife, cut each plantain in half lengthwise, and then halve again lengthwise so you end up with 24 long slices. (If some of the slices break or are unevenly shaped, that's OK! Carry on.)
- In a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 cup oil over medium-high to between 350 and 375 degrees. Working with 4 to 6 slices at a time, depending on what fits, fry plantains until deep golden brown, turning halfway through, about 6 minutes total. Transfer fried plantains to the prepared sheet pan and cook remaining plantains; set aside. (Let oil cool, then strain and reserve for another use.)
- Prepare the sofrito: Put onion, bell pepper, ají dulce chiles (if using), garlic, cilantro and culantro (if using), in a food processor; blend until it becomes a rough, wet purée. (You should have about 1 cup sofrito).
- Prepare the picadillo: In a large, heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium until it shimmers. Add the sofrito and cook, stirring often, until purée thickens and starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is evenly cooked and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Turn off heat. Push meat mixture to one side, and carefully tilt skillet so that the fat from the meat collects at the bottom of the tilted pan; spoon off and discard as much of this excess fat as you can.
- Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the chopped tomatoes, wine and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes fall apart and the liquid starts to reduce, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in olives and raisins, if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Picadillo can be made up to 2 days in advance. Rewarm it in a pan on the stove before proceeding with recipe.)
- Prepare the pastelón: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with butter. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Lay half the fried plantain slices along the bottom of the baking dish crosswise, piecing any broken pieces together to form an even layer. (If there are small gaps in the plantain layer, this is OK.) Top with half the picadillo (about 2 cups), smoothing it into an even layer, then sprinkle half the cheese on top in an even layer. Repeat with another layer of plantains then the remaining picadillo. Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the picadillo layer and spread it so it settles down into the pastelón. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake the pastelón until the egg is cooked, the cheese is melted and the layers are set, 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve hot.
BANANA CASSEROLE
A Cuban dessert recipe adapted from Bake Until Bubbly by Clifford Wright. This could be adapted to individual ramekins--that way you could downsize the recipe. You could also add more caramel sauce and whipped cream. I have changed this a bit after looking at Chef#296809's excellent suggestions.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Microwave 4 tablespoons of the butter in small dish until melted; add the raisins and brandy and let the raisins "plump up".
- Lightly butter a 2 quart baking casserole.
- Use the remaining butter to "butter" the bananas.
- Arrange half of the banana halves in the casserole.
- Sprinkle half of the brown sugar on top.
- Sprinkle with half of the raisin mixture and all of the pecans.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
- Bake until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.
RIPE BANANA (OR PLANTAIN) CASSEROLE
This was inspired by a sweet potato casserole. Bananas are abundant in my yard. This is a nice change of pace.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the bake bananas (plantains) for about 25 minutes. Let them cool and peel.
- Mash the bananas (plantains) and add the eggs, ground cinnamon, coconut milk, ½ cup melted butter and sugar.
- Pour into a casserole dish.
- In a medium bowl mix all the topping ingredients, until well combined.
- Sprinkle over the banana (plantain) mixture and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 947, Fat 53.3, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 184.5, Sodium 372.5, Carbohydrate 116.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 92, Protein 7.5
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