Description
A quick and authentic Puerto Rican Mofongo recipe ready in 25 minutes. This dish features mashed plantains seasoned with garlic and pork cracklings.
Ingredients
- 3 green plantains, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pork cracklings (chicharrones), crushed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry the plantain slices in olive oil until golden brown.
- Drain the plantains and place them in a mortar.
- Add minced garlic and crushed pork cracklings.
- Mash the ingredients together until a coarse paste forms.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mofongo into balls or a mold.
- Serve hot with your favorite stew or sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the pork cracklings and use vegetable broth for moisture.
- You can add other seasonings like adobo or sazon for extra flavor.
- Serve with chicken, shrimp, or a rich broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Mashing
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican