Malanga Puré

Name: Malanga Puré
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
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

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

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

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
3

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

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.

Questions

Can I make Malanga Puré dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Malanga Puré keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Malanga Puré?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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