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Malanga Puré

A smooth Cuban staple side dish made from boiled malanga root mashed with garlic mojo, butter, and warm milk.

35 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs malanga root, peeled, cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 1.5 lbs peeled, cubed malanga root in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add half of the 1 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.

  3. 3

    Drain the malanga root thoroughly and return it to the warm pot.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a small skillet over low heat, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.

  5. 5

    Mash the malanga root while incorporating 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, warm garlic oil, 1 tsp fresh lime juice, and remaining salt until smooth and creamy.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Malanga Puré?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork."

What should Malanga Puré look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until tender when pierced with a fork. Step 4: cook until fragrant without browning.

Can I make Malanga Puré dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Malanga Puré is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Malanga Puré vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Malanga Puré?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 190 calories, with 3 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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