Mofongo Puertorriqueno

Name: Mofongo Puertorriqueno
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 4 lbs green plantains, peeled, sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrones); 1 tsp salt; to taste black pepper; 4 cups chicken or pork broth

Mashed plantains with garlic, olive oil, and rendered pork cracklings, formed into a dome and served with a rich savory broth, a classic Puerto Rican staple with crispy and creamy textures.

50 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

Puerto RicanSideStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

4 lbs green plantains, peeled, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrones)
1 tsp salt
to taste black pepper
4 cups chicken or pork broth

Instructions

1

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 minced garlic cloves and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
2

In a separate pot, boil salted water. Add 4 lbs peeled, sliced green plantains and cook until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes.
3

Drain well and transfer to a mortar or mofongo bowl.
4

Add garlic oil and 1 tsp salt. Mash until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
5

Fold in 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrones).
6

Shape into a dome in a bowl by pressing against sides and inverting onto a plate.
7

Heat 4 cups chicken or pork broth until hot.
8

Pour warm broth into center of dome.
9

Season with black pepper and serve hot.

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What is Mofongo Puertorriqueno?

Mashed plantains with garlic, olive oil, and rendered pork cracklings, formed into a dome and served with a rich savory broth, a classic Puerto Rican staple with crispy and creamy textures. This reference files it under Puerto Rican side: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mofongo Puertorriqueno?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Add 4 lbs peeled, sliced green plantains and cook until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes."

How many calories are in Mofongo Puertorriqueno?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 8 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Mofongo Puertorriqueno?

Refrigerate what is left of Mofongo Puertorriqueno within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mofongo Puertorriqueno?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the plantains drops from 4 lbs to 2 lbs; doubled, it is 8 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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