RCI-SP.001.0010.001
Mofongo
Puerto Rican Cuisine | Cuban Cuisine is a popular Caribbean dish which originated in Puerto Rico,
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- plantains -- very green3 unit
- pork rinds½ poundalso known as chicharrones or pork cracklings -- ground (note: packaged pork rinds can be used. And any kind of bacon can also be used.)
- of garlic3 cloves
- stock or broth1 cup
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- vegetable oil for frying1 unit
Method
1
Peel the plantains and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet. Place the plantains in the oil and fry on both sides; approximately 3 1/2 minutes per side.
3
Remove the plantains from the pan and flatten the plantains by placing a plate over the fried plantains and pressing down.
4
Then return them to the hot oil and fry 1 minute on each side. Then place on paper towel.
5
Mince garlic
6
While the plantains are still hot use a mortar and pestle to mash them with the minced garlic, olive oil, and stock or broth. Add the chicharrones, salt and pepper to taste.
7
You can also use a food processor – add the plantains to food processor with bacon, garlic and some salt and pepper. You may have to work in batches. Process to consistency of mashed — not whipped — potatoes. Do not over process!