Fufu de Platano

Name: Fufu de Platano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 4 green plantains, sliced; 1 lb pork belly, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tsp salt

A traditional Cuban side dish made from mashed green plantains combined with garlic, lime, stock, and crispy pork belly.

40 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 green plantains, sliced
1 lb pork belly, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Place 4 sliced green plantains in a large pot, cover with water, and boil over medium-high heat for 20 minutes until tender.
2

Fry 1 lb diced pork belly in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes until crisp and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3

Remove pork belly from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
4

Add 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 6 minced garlic cloves to the pan fat and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Drain plantains and transfer them to a large bowl.
6

Add the cooked garlic oil mixture, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tsp salt to plantains, then mash until smooth.
7

Fold crispy pork belly into the mashed plantains and serve warm.

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Questions

How long does Fufu de Platano take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (20 minutes): "Place 4 sliced green plantains in a large pot, cover with water, and boil over medium-high heat for 20 minutes until tender."

What internal temperature should Fufu de Platano reach?

For Fufu de Platano, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Fufu de Platano gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Fufu de Platano is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the chicken broth.

How many calories are in Fufu de Platano?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 14 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Fufu de Platano keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Fufu de Platano within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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