Puerto Rican Pasteles
Step 1: Cut 20 pieces of twine so that each piece measures 40 inches. Set aside. Step 2: If using parchment paper instead of pasteles paper, cut 20 sheets to measure 18-inch by 12-inch rectangles. Step 3: Cut the banana leaves to measure about 7 ½ inches by 6 ½ to 7 ½ inches.