Gather green bananas, yautía, plantains, pumpkin, garlic, onions, cilantro, achiote oil, salt, pepper, and broth
Peel and wash the produce
Grate or process the green bananas, yautía, plantains, and pumpkin into a smooth masa
Season the masa with salt, pepper, garlic, onions, cilantro, and achiote oil
Prepare the filling with seasoned meat, such as pork or chicken
Cook the meat until tender and well seasoned
Soak and clean banana leaves
Cut banana leaves into squares and lightly oil them
Place a portion of masa on each leaf
Add a spoonful of meat filling in the center
Fold the leaf to enclose the filling
Wrap tightly and secure with kitchen string or strips of leaf
Boil the pasteles in salted water until cooked through
Remove from water and let drain
Serve warm