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Mofongo
Mofongo is a traditional Puerto Rican recipe for a classic accompaniment of fried and mashed plantains blended with garlic and chicharrón served as an accompaniment with one of a range of toppings. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Puerto Rican version of: Mofongo.
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Serves:
2
Rating: 
Tags : Pork RecipesPuerto-rico Recipes
Mofongo is a popular Puerto Rican side dish made with fried green plantains mashed by hand together with chicharrones (crispy pork skin) and fresh garlic. It’s traditionally served with stews, sauces, or broth.
Ingredients:
750ml vegetable oil
3 green plantains
4–5 garlic cloves
1 cup
chicharrón (crispy pork skin)
Optional toppings:
coriander leaves
lime juice or vinegar
olive oil
chicken stock
camarones guisados or
carne guisada
Method:
Start by heating your oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan over medium heat. While the oil is heating, prep the plantains by peeling and slicing them into 3cm thick rounds.
Once the oil is hot, gently add in the plantain slices and fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 10 minutes), making sure to move them around in the oil occasionally so they cook evenly. Once they are cooked, remove from the oil and dry on plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper.
In a large bowl or a mortar add the garlic cloves and chicharrón and mash (using the back of a wooden spoon if you don’t have a mortar and pestle). Add in the fried plantain slices and mash those in with the garlic and chicharrón.
To serve, fill a small bowl with your mofongo press down to firm then flip onto a plate, to get that perfect dome-like shape. Top with a blend of coriander, vinegar, and olive oil and serve with chicken stock or saucy dish of choice.
