How to Make Puerto Rican Pasteles for Christmas | Allrecipes
· Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt until you can taste it in the water. Place the tied pasteles in the boiling water. Boil for 1 ½ to 2 hours, making sure the pasteles are fully immersed in the water at all times, and rotating the pasteles occasionally with tongs to make sure they all cook evenly.