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Mofongo, A Traditional Afro-Puerto Rican Dish
Follow this mofongo recipe to make this savory dish of mashed plantains.
A traditional Afro-Puerto Rican dish with fried green plantains and pork chicharrón. Mofongo goes well with chicken or fish broths, dropped in soups, or served directly in a mortar.
Mofongo, A Traditional Afro-Puerto Rican Dish
A traditional Afro-Puerto Rican dish with fried green plantains and pork chicharrón. Mofongo goes well with chicken or fish broths, dropped in soups, or served directly in a mortar.
- 4 Green plantains (peeled and cut into rounds on the diagonal)
- 3 tablespoons of Olive oil
- 3 to 5 cloves of minced Garlic
- 1 Cup of Pork cracklings (chicharrones )
- Salt (to taste)
- Soak the plantain pieces in a bowl of salted water for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Drain well and pat dry.
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, sauté the plantain slices until they are cooked through but not yet browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the plantains, garlic and a little bit of olive oil to a large mortar or bowl and mash with a pestle or potato masher until fairly smooth. (Alternatively, pulse with a food processor.)
- Stir in the pork cracklings and salt to taste.
- Using moistened hands, form into 3-inch balls or mound on a plate and serve warm.
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