Trinidad Pastelle is a savory cornmeal pie filled with meat, fish or vegetables.For an alternative vegetarian version, you can use soya.This pastelle is wrapped and steamed in a banana leaf. It is traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.Trinidad Pastelle is known to have been introduced by the Spanish colonists who ruled Trinidad and Tobago between the late 15th and early 18th centuries. Trini Pastelle is closely related to Tamales, but the main difference is Tamales are made with corn masa only.The sweet version of Trinidad Pastelle is called Trinidad Paime.This Trinidad pastel recipe requires some special ingredients and tools which we have listed here:Fresh banana leaves or use a Banana Leaf alternative.A Pastel Press or Tortilla PressMixerAluminum foil