Mofongo

Name: Mofongo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 green plantains, peeled, sliced; 2 cups vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup chicharrón pork rinds, crushed; 1/4 cup warm chicken broth

A traditional Caribbean dish made from fried green plantains mashed with garlic, olive oil, and crispy pork rinds.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

4 green plantains, peeled, sliced
2 cups vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chicharrón pork rinds, crushed
1/4 cup warm chicken broth

Instructions

1

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
2

Fry 4 peeled, sliced green plantains in batches for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through but not browned.
3

Drain the fried plantains on paper towels.
4

In a wooden mortar, mash 6 minced garlic cloves with 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil into a paste.
5

Add the plantains, 1 cup crushed chicharrón pork rinds, and 1/4 cup warm chicken broth in batches while mashing until combined.
6

Shape the mashed mixture into a firm dome and serve.

Questions

How long does Mofongo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Mofongo?

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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