dinner · dairy-free · gluten-free
Puerto Rican mofongo
Fried green plantains mashed with garlic and chicharrón, molded into domes and served with broth.
- Time
- 40min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Method
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1
Fry plantains at 180°C (350°F) until golden and tender, 8 minutes; drain.
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2
Mash garlic and salt in a mortar, then stir in olive oil.
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3
Mash the hot plantains in batches with the garlic oil, chicharrón and a splash of stock.
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4
Pack into a small bowl and turn out into domes.
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5
Serve hot with more broth, or alongside shrimp in garlic sauce.
