Mofongo
Puerto Rican recipes
Meat and poultry
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Easy
30'
Discover the authentic flavor of Puerto Rico with this delicious mofongo, a Caribbean classic made from fried green plantains mashed with garlic, oil or lard, and pork cracklings to create a mix that’s soft inside and crisp outside. Its irresistible aroma and comforting texture make it the perfect side dish or an ideal main course when served with broth, shrimp, chicken, or meat. Traditional, full of flavor, and with that homemade touch everyone loves, mofongo is a true celebration of Puerto Rican cuisine. Ready to enjoy it?
Ingredients
- 4 units of Frozen green banana
- 1 pound of crispy pork cracklings (or fried bacon)
- 4 smashed garlic cloves
- 4 spoons of olive oil
- 1 bottle of frying oil
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Thaw the Goya plantains and cut them into slices about 3 cm thick.
- Heat oil and fry them over medium-high heat until tender and golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a mortar, mix some of the fried plantains with garlic, olive oil or butter, pork cracklings, salt, and pepper.
- Mash until combined.
- Add the remaining plantains little by little, continuing to mash until fully integrated.
- Shape the mixture into a compact ball or half sphere.
- Serve hot, on its own or with meat, chicken, seafood, or sauce.
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