Mofongo Mash

Name: Mofongo Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 green plantains, sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup pork cracklings, crushed; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 cups vegetable oil

Fried green plantains mashed together with garlic, olive oil, and crispy pork cracklings into a savory, garlicky mash.

30 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 green plantains, sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pork cracklings, crushed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
2

Add 4 sliced green plantains and fry for 10 to 12 minutes until pale golden and cooked through.
3

Drain plantains on a plate lined with paper towels.
4

In a mortar or bowl, mash 6 minced garlic cloves with 1 tsp kosher salt and 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until a smooth garlic paste forms.
5

Add plantains and 1 cup crushed pork cracklings in small batches, mashing continuously until combined into a rough mash.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Mofongo Mash?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (12 minutes): "Add 4 sliced green plantains and fry for 10 to 12 minutes until pale golden and cooked through."

How hot should the oil be for Mofongo Mash?

For Mofongo Mash, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Mofongo Mash look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until pale golden and cooked through.

How many calories are in Mofongo Mash?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 5 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 410 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Mofongo Mash keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Mofongo Mash within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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