Caribbean

Puerto Rican Mofongo

Name: Puerto Rican Mofongo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 green plantains; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup pork cracklings (chicharrón); 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste

Mashed fried green plantains with garlic and pork cracklings.

30 minutes

Serves 4

Side/Main

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

5 steps

1
Prepare plantains: Peel the green plantains and cut them into 1-inch thick rounds.

2
Fry the plantains: Heat oil to 350°F and fry the plantain rounds for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden but not hard. Remove and drain on paper towels.
3
Prepare garlic paste: In a wooden mortar (pilón), mash the garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt until it forms a paste.
4
Mash the plantains: Add the fried plantains to the mortar a few pieces at a time. Mash them firmly into the garlic paste.
5
Incorporate cracklings and broth: Mix in the pork cracklings and a splash of warm chicken broth to moisten the mixture. Form into a tight half-dome and serve warm.

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